Al is sitting on his desk, talking on the phone. He puts the phone down and ___________ to leave.
Which of "gets up" and "stands up" is better to use here?
Al is sitting on his desk, talking on the phone. He puts the phone down and ___________ to leave. Which of "gets up" and "stands up" is better to use here?
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Al is sitting on his desk, talking on the phone. He puts the phone down and ___________ to leave.
Which of "gets up" and "stands up" is better to use here?
gets up is probably more commonly said.
stands up sounds slightly more formal.
at his desk He's sitting on his chair
on his desk He's sitting on his actual desk top.