stand one's ground

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[edit] English

[edit] Verb

to stand one’s ground

  1. (idiomatic) To maintain or stick by an opinion or position; to remain resolute in the face of opposition.
    They expect their opponents to stand their ground on the issue.
  2. To attempt to hold a position in battle.

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