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Got on feet despite being jilted (5,2)

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I believe the answer is:

stood up

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'jilted' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for stood up that I've seen before include "Rose" , "made to wait in vain" , "Failed to keep date with (someone)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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