So,during a special time in the game, everyone stands up and stretches their arms and legs.
VOA: special.2011.04.04
When I was talking to non-musician friends and they said it takes too long to get to the part of Handel's "Messiah" where everyonestandsup, I realized that "Messiah" was in dire need of an update.
Now my read of something like this is that if the logic standsup, if the numbers speak for themselves, then everyone will be waiting until we have all of them to make a decision.
But, as I said at the start, at least a small part of me can't help thinking Mr Osborne will be a little bit grateful, when he standsup on Budget day, that Robert Chote has reminded everyone how independent he is, even if Downing Street does not feel that way today.