How is the phrase мгновенно встать по стойке смирно translated from Russian to English

English translation
Snap to attention
verb

Вдруг встать прямо и настороженно, как это делает солдат.

To suddenly stand straight and alert, as a soldier does.

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  • Инструктор заставил их встать в пару. — The drill sergeant made them snap to attention.

  • Ты видел, как он встал по стойке смирно, когда пришёл офицер? — Did you see him snap to attention when the officer arrived?

  • Пожалуйста, встаньте по стойке смирно, когда играет гимн. — Please snap to attention when the national anthem plays.

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