Having a card ‘stand up’ means that it wins a trick. It is usual to use this expression when defending a trump contract and there is doubt about whether declarer will follow to the plain suit that you are leading.
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Having a card ‘stand up’ means that it wins a trick. It is usual to use this expression when defending a trump contract and there is doubt about whether declarer will follow to the plain suit that you are leading.