stand your ground

Frequency: 7.110.0 per million words

To maintain your position in an argument or conflict; to not retreat or yield.

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Examples (10)

  • You must stand your ground during the negotiation.
  • She stood her ground and refused to sign the contract.
  • The protesters stood their ground in front of the building.
  • He stood his ground during the intense debate.
  • I had to stand my ground to get the refund.
  • The army stood its ground against the invasion.
  • You need to stand your ground with bullies.
  • Despite the criticism, the author stood his ground.
  • We must stand our ground on this important issue.
  • She learned to stand her ground early in her career.