[stand by] {v.} 1. To be close beside or near. * /Mary could not tell Jane the secret with her little brother standing by./ * /Would you just stand by […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

stand in awe of

[stand in awe of] {v. phr.} To look upon with wonder; feel very respectful to. * /Janet always stands in awe of the superintendent./ * /The soldier stood in awe […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

heart stand still

[heart stand still] {v. phr.} To be very frightened or worried. * /Johnny's heart stood still when he saw his dog run into the street in front of a car./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

stand a chance

[stand a chance] or [stand a show] {n. phr.} To have a possibility or opportunity; be likely to do or get something. * /Fred doesn't stand a chance of being […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Albert Einstein

I am convinced that He (God) does not play dice.

French fried potato

[French fried potato] or [French fry] {n.} A narrow strip of potato fried in deep fat. - Usually used in the plural. * /Sue […]

speak volumes

[speak volumes] {v. phr.} To tell or show much in a way other than speaking; be full of meaning. * /The nice present she […]