Hold/stand your ground

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verb phrase

To refuse to change your decisions or opinions, regardless of pressure.

Despite the criticisms, the artist held her ground and continued her project.
Visual representation of "hold/stand your ground" - To refuse to change your decisions or opinions, regardless of pressure.

Often appears as...

  • hold your ground against
  • stand your ground in

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Approving

Idiomatic

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Assertiveness

Usually implies strong self-confidence. You defend your opinion without being aggressive.

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The manager tried to intimidate him, but he held his ground.
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Social Pressure

Often used when someone resists changing their stance despite group pressure.

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Even though everyone else agreed, she stood her ground and didn't concede.
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Moral Conviction

Can suggest holding onto beliefs that are ethical or have personal significance.

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He held his ground on his vegan beliefs despite ridicule.
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