stand and deliver

English

Verb

to stand and deliver

1. A phrase traditionally used by a highwayman commanding victims to hand over their valuables.

   Stand and deliver, your money or your life!

   • (Traditional) Whiskey in the Jar (song)

   As I was going over the far famed Kerry mountains

   I met with Captain Farrell and his money he was counting.

   I first produced my pistol, and then produced my rapier.

   Said stand and deliver, or the devil he may take ye