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/Sounds like "DAHR" (as in "dart") + "plahn" (as in "plan") + "TOHN" (as in "toll")/

Meaning

To stand someone up, to not show up for a date or commitment and leave the other person waiting alone. The worst way to disrespect someone who made time to see you.

Examples

She stood me up and I waited an hour like an idiot.

If you stand me up again, I'm done talking to you.

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Regional synonyms

To have persistent, chronic bad luck, as if the universe has something personal against you. The person with mala pata always shows up at the wrong place at the worst possible moment.