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In a standing position

erect

adjective

in a straight upright position

knee-deep

adjective

standing in something that reaches your knees

spreadeagled

adjective, adverb

standing or lying with your arms and legs spread apart

standing

adjective

done from a position in which you are standing on both feet

upright

adverb

sitting or standing with a straight back

upright

adverb

in or into a straight standing position

on tiptoe(s)

with only your toes on the ground

on your feet

standing

(with) arms akimbo

with your hands on your hips and your elbows sticking out

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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getting smaller, weaker, or less important

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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