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stand firm

idiom
Meaning

To resist assault or pressure.


Examples
SIMPLE

You must stand firm when people try to change your mind.

CONTEXTUAL

Even though the manager pressured her to accept the lower offer, she decided to stand firm on her original price.

COMPLEX

Despite the intense criticism from his political opponents, the senator chose to stand firm on his principles rather than compromise his values for popularity.

Anchors to
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

    firm up

    To make (tentative plans) more definite.

  6. 06

    half-night stand

    A single sexual encounter between two individuals, lasting for less than an entire night, where at least one of the partners has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship.

  7. 07

    hold firm

    To keep to a conviction, practice, etc., unwaveringly.

  8. 08

    not have a leg to stand on

    To lack support, as in an argument, debate, or negotiation.

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