This article was co-authored by Christopher Taylor, PhD. Christopher Taylor is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of English at Austin Community College in Texas. He received his PhD in English Literature and Medieval Studies from the University of Texas at Austin in 2014.
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Idioms can be tricky to figure out, and the phrase “I stand corrected” is definitely a tough one. Maybe you’ve seen it in books or heard it in movies, but what does it really mean? When is it appropriate to use? Is it rude to say? You’ve got questions, and we’ve got the answers! Continue reading for a comprehensive breakdown of the meaning, situations you can use it in, and common confusions around this expression.