What does if you stand corrected mean?

"If you stand corrected" is a polite way of acknowledging that someone has pointed out an error in your statement or understanding. It means:

* You recognize that you were wrong.

* You are willing to accept the correction.

* You are not offended by the correction.

It's a way to gracefully admit a mistake without getting defensive.

Here are some examples of how it might be used:

* Person A: "I thought the capital of Australia was Sydney."

* Person B: "Actually, it's Canberra."

* Person A: "Oh, you're right! If you stand corrected."

* Person A: "I'm sure the meeting is tomorrow."

* Person B: "No, it's actually next week."

* Person A: "Oops, my bad. If you stand corrected."