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Idiom idiom

stand fast


Synonym of stand firm.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

“The team must stand fast against the pressure to change their plan.”

CONTEXTUAL

“Even when the critics attacked his new policy, the mayor decided to stand fast and wait for the results.”

COMPLEX

“Despite the mounting opposition from the board of directors, the chief executive chose to stand fast, convinced that his long-term strategy would eventually yield success.”


Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    blow this pop stand

    To exit or remove oneself from a less than exciting location or environment.

  2. 02

    blow this Popsicle stand

    To leave a place, often with anger or anticipation of going somewhere more exciting.

  3. 03

    can't stand

    cannot put up with

  4. 04

    can't stand the sight of

    To hate vehemently; to really despise.

  5. 05

    come thick and fast

    To arrive rapidly in large groups.

  6. 06

    fast and furious

    Rapid and energetic.

  7. 07

    fast asleep

    Sleeping, in a deep sleep.

  8. 08

    fast sheet

    A hotel or similar establishment catering to prostitutes.

Last updated August 10, 2026