stand pat

Related to stand pat: in consequence, pertain to, take into account, proceed with, lined up

stand pat (on something)

To be unyielding or inflexible in one's opinion, position, or decision. Despite laying out several convincing arguments, he stood pat on his decision about the project's direction. The coach is standing pat, even in the face of so much criticism.
See also: pat, stand
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

stand pat (on something)

to stick firmly to one's position or opinions. I am going to stand pat on this issue. I thought you would stand pat in the absence of new information.
See also: pat, stand
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

stand pat

Refuse to change one's position or opinion, as in We're going to stand pat on this amendment to the bylaws. This expression may be derived from the verb pat in the sense of "strike firmly and accurately." [Late 1800s]
See also: pat, stand
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

stand pat

mainly AMERICAN
If someone stands pat, they refuse to change something or they refuse to change their mind about something. High interest rates are considered the cause of the problem, but the German Bundesbank today said it's standing pat. Head coach Tom Higgins is standing pat on his team and will go with the same 40 men he used last week. Note: In the game of poker, if a player stands pat, they are satisfied with the hand dealt to them and do not exchange any of their cards.
See also: pat, stand
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

stand pat

stick stubbornly to your opinion or decision. chiefly North American
In the card games poker and blackjack, standing pat involves retaining your hand as dealt, without drawing other cards.
See also: pat, stand
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

stand ˈpat

(especially American English) refuse to change your mind about a decision you have made or an opinion you have: There has been a lot of controversy over the new proposals, but the government is standing pat. OPPOSITE: shift your ground
See also: pat, stand
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

stand pat

verb
See stand pat on something
See also: pat, stand
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

stand pat

1. To oppose or resist change.
2. Games To play one's poker hand without drawing more cards.
See also: pat, stand
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • stand pat (on something)
  • stand pat on something
  • be in (one's) hands
  • make a decision
  • make the call
  • landmark decision
  • agonize
  • agonize (oneself) over
  • agonize over
  • automated decision support
References in periodicals archive
stockowners plan no significant departure from their current foreign investments, they are nearly as likely to increase the amount they invest in domestic stocks as to stand pat.
Public Divided as to Effect of Foreign Investing on U.S. Economy; Most investors do not plan to make changes in foreign, domestic investments going forward
Indian shares traded flat on Friday, taking a pause after the US Federal Reserve's decision to stand pat on interest rates sparked a rally in the last session, but indexes were still headed for a weekly gain.
WORLD STOCK EXCHANGES
Global stocks rose on the back of expectations that the US Federal Reserve would stand pat on interest rates when it announced its monthly decision tomorrow.
FTSE surges ahead as oil price bounces back; FTSE 100
central bank concludes its two-day monetary policy meeting Wednesday afternoon. Although analysts and investors expect the Fed to stand pat on interest rates, they are watching the meeting for possible insights into future policy moves and assurance that the central bank will continue to support growth.
Global Stock Markets Muted Ahead Of US Fed Announcement
Analysts said that the BOK may stand pat on the benchmark rate until the first half of next year and that its next move may be a rate hike.
Key remains unchanged: Bank of Korea
"While we continue to look for BI to stand pat when it meets next on Tuesday, the central bank needs to more closely scrutinise if the tightening since June is having the desired dampening impact on household activity," Su Sian Lim, ASEAN economist at HSBC, said in a research report.
Indonesia's Q3 growth weakest in 4 years, rates seen on hold
In a brief, two-paragraph statement the central bank said its widely expected decision to stand pat was reached by a unanimous vote by its board.
BoJ holds off fresh easing measures
Federal Reserve on Wednesday suggested the possibility of providing more stimulus to prop up the world's biggest economy, although it decided to stand pat on its monetary policy for now at its two-day policy-setting meeting, brokers said.
Tokyo stocks rise on hopes for ECB action
The Fed's decision to lower the benchmark fed funds rate by a quarter point to 2% and widespread speculation that it will stand pat at future meetings boosted investors' confidence.
U.S. stocks gained Friday, bringing the market to its first three-week advance since October, as a better-than-forecast jobs report and oil's biggest rally in a month overshadowed slumping technology and consumer shares
As long as Spain controlled Louisiana and America had i access to the wharves of New Orleans, the United States was happy to stand pat. By the dawn of the 19th century, "Spain was old and decrepit, growing weaker each year," notes historian Stephen Ambrose.
The big easy, the big prize: for centuries, New Orleans has been a strategically critical city coveted by European imperial powers and visionary American statesmen
Or Alltel could stand pat as a strong regional player, picking up small pieces here and there and continuing to focus mostly on small towns and rural areas.
Rumors abound about potential sale of Alltel
It will be wait-and-see mode from there, and the Fed will stand pat at the subsequent November 7, 8 policy meeting.
Fed funds futures are in rally mode in tandem with the gains in Treasuries
If at all, regardless of the manner this issue may reach the high court, Panelo's expression of 'optimism' about a turnaround on the decision assumes that the seven dissenting justices will stand pat on their position, and that at least one of the four justices who replaced the justices who voted in favor will join them.
Pressure on Duterte SC appointees
THE London market closed higher on Thursday, cheering the Bank of England's decision to stand pat on rates after delivering a bumper stimulus package last month.
Boost for market after Bank keeps rates on hold; FTSE 100 KALYEENA MAKORTOFF Press Association