Meaning of stand one's ground | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To hold a position in battle.
   literally
2. To maintain or adhere to an opinion or position; to remain resolute in the face of opposition.
   idiomatic

Equivalents

Examples

“It soon appears that peasants and burghers, however brave, are unable to stand⟳ their ground against veteran soldiers, whose whole life is a preparation for the day of battle, whose nerves have⟳ been braced by long familiarity with danger, and whose movements have⟳ all the precision of clockwork.”

“They expect⟳ their opponents to stand⟳ their ground on the issue⟳.”

““What on earth did you think⟳ you were doing?” demanded Dad as he kneeled on his son’s bedroom floor. “What on earth do you think⟳ you were doing?” replied Frank. Dad did not look⟳ pleased that his question⟳ had been met by a question⟳, and he stood his ground. “I asked first,” said the man.”

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