What does phrase mean: "he stood me up"?

[AIMi]

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #18 "Common English Idioms", question 3

I am so mad at my boyfriend. We were supposed to have a date last night at the park but he stood me up.

(a) didn't come
(b) forgot
(c) took me somewhere else
(d) pretended he didn't know

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #18 "Common English Idioms", answer 3

I am so mad at my boyfriend. We were supposed to have a date last night at the park but he didn't come.

Correct answer: (a) didn't come
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN ?

AIMi

[Alan]

Hi,

This means that he said he would come on the date but he didn't arrive and so I was on my own.

Alan
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