circumstance – Literally “that which stands around (something).” More…
cost – Something that costs a particular amount literally “stands at or with” that price, from Latin constare, “to be settled or fixed, stand at a price, cost.” More…
stem – The stem of a tree is etymologically the upright part, the part that “stands” up, from its Germanic base sta-, “stand.” More…
wing it – Comes from theatrical jargon, referring to the hurried study of lines by an understudy in the wings, or to the help given by a prompter who stands in the wings of a theater. More…