hold firm

1. To remain securely adhered (to something). I didn't think the makeshift weld would do the trick, but I'm happy to say that it's holding firm.

2. To remain determined, stalwart, and unyielding, as in one's position or opinion. Though it may be hard, we must hold firm in our pledge to environmental reform.

hold ˈfirm (to something)

(formal) believe something strongly and not change your mind: She held firm to her principles.

See also: firm, hold

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

hold fast
hold fast to something
keep in good condition
remain
remain at some place
all (other) things being equal
screw (one's) courage to the sticking place
screw up (one's) courage to the sticking place
stick by (one's) guns
stick to your guns

References in periodicals archive

But in an interview with the Post Labour peer Lord Adonis, now an adviser to Labour leader Ed Miliband, told the Government to hold firm and get the rail line built.

Bad turn for HS2; JULY

Given Canada's strong cases before the World Trade Organization (WTO) and North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) panels, which have already produced significant victories, NAHB has continued to urge your government hold firm in the face of pressure to negotiate a bad deal.

Head of U.S. homebuilders backs stand on agreement

``So, just as we will resist short-term pressures and hold firm in our demand for discipline in pay in private and public sectors, so too we will resist pressure for the old short-term quick fixes in fiscal policy and we will hold firm to our tough fiscal rules which have helped deliver greater stability and sus-tained growth.'' Responding to Mr Brown's comments, shadow chancellor Michael Howard said, ``The Chancellor has got his numbers wrong - but that's not all he's got wrong.

Chancellor to borrow to increase growth

Cardiff showed fine handling to free full-back Chris Anderson only for the Llanelli defence to hold firm, while Thomas saw a long-range drop-goal attempt drift tamely wide.

Cardiff stay on course for league and cup double; UNDER-21 CUP RUGBY: Cardiff 13 Llanelli 6

词组	hold firm
释义	hold firm hold firm 1. To remain securely adhered (to something). I didn't think the makeshift weld would do the trick, but I'm happy to say that it's holding firm. 2. To remain determined, stalwart, and unyielding, as in one's position or opinion. Though it may be hard, we must hold firm in our pledge to environmental reform. See also: firm, hold Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. hold ˈfirm (to something) (formal) believe something strongly and not change your mind: She held firm to her principles. See also: firm, hold Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: hold fast hold fast to something keep in good condition remain remain at some place all (other) things being equal screw (one's) courage to the sticking place screw up (one's) courage to the sticking place stick by (one's) guns stick to your guns References in periodicals archive But in an interview with the Post Labour peer Lord Adonis, now an adviser to Labour leader Ed Miliband, told the Government to hold firm and get the rail line built. Bad turn for HS2; JULY Given Canada's strong cases before the World Trade Organization (WTO) and North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) panels, which have already produced significant victories, NAHB has continued to urge your government hold firm in the face of pressure to negotiate a bad deal. Head of U.S. homebuilders backs stand on agreement ``So, just as we will resist short-term pressures and hold firm in our demand for discipline in pay in private and public sectors, so too we will resist pressure for the old short-term quick fixes in fiscal policy and we will hold firm to our tough fiscal rules which have helped deliver greater stability and sus-tained growth.'' Responding to Mr Brown's comments, shadow chancellor Michael Howard said, ``The Chancellor has got his numbers wrong - but that's not all he's got wrong. Chancellor to borrow to increase growth Cardiff showed fine handling to free full-back Chris Anderson only for the Llanelli defence to hold firm, while Thomas saw a long-range drop-goal attempt drift tamely wide. Cardiff stay on course for league and cup double; UNDER-21 CUP RUGBY: Cardiff 13 Llanelli 6
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