Example: She had to stand her ground during the argument.
Definition
"To stand one's ground" means to firmly maintain one's position or opinion in the face of opposition, without yielding or retreating. It often implies courage and determination to resist pressure during conflicts or challenges.
Translations
mantenerse firme
voet bij stuk houden
mantenir-se ferm
rester sur ses positions
standhaft bleiben
Etymology
The phrase "to stand one's ground" originates from a literal military context where soldiers were instructed to hold their position against attackers. Over time, it evolved into a metaphor used in everyday language to describe resolute behavior in various situations.
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"To stand one's ground" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used expressions.
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