pou sto

/ ˈpuː ˈstəʊ /

noun

1. a place upon which to stand
2. a basis of operation

Word History and Origins

Origin of pou sto¹

Greek: where I may stand, from Archimedes' saying that he could move the earth if given a place to stand

Example Sentences

‘Dos pou sto,’ said Archimedes.

From Literature

I laid this lesson much to heart, and, becoming convinced that metaphysics did not supply the universal solvent for human evils, I determined to find a pou sto nearer to the sympathies of the average community, from which I might speak for their good and my own.

From Project Gutenberg

When Archimedes, long ago, Spoke out so grandly "dos pou sto,— Give me a place to stand on, I'll move your planet for you, now," He little dreamed or fancied how The sto at last should find its pou For woman's faith to land on.

From Project Gutenberg

There is a definit point of view, however, in Tieck's discussions of composition; in his strictures and encomiums on expression of face and figure it is practically impossible to find a consistent pou sto.

From Project Gutenberg

I laid this lesson much to heart, and, becoming convinced that metaphysics did not supply the universal solvent for human evils, I determined to find a pou sto nearer to the sympathies of the average community, from which I might speak for their good and my own.

From Project Gutenberg