stand your ground
US /stænd jʊər ɡraʊnd/
UK /stænd jʊər ɡraʊnd/
1.
je mannetje staan, je standpunt handhaven, niet wijken
to refuse to change your opinion or position when someone is trying to persuade you to
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Despite strong opposition, she decided to stand her ground on the issue.
Ondanks sterke tegenstand besloot ze haar standpunt te handhaven over de kwestie.
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You have to stand your ground and not let them intimidate you.
Je moet je mannetje staan en je niet door hen laten intimideren.