stand fast/firm
stand fast
To remain determined, stalwart, and unyielding, as in one's position or opinion. Though it may be hard, we must stand fast in our pledge to environmental reform.
See also: fast, stand
stand firm
To remain determined, stalwart, and unyielding, as in one's position or opinion. Though it may be hard, we must stand firm in our pledge to environmental reform.
See also: firm, stand
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
stand ˈfast/ˈfirm
refuse to move back; refuse to change your opinions or behaviour: The management have stood firm against demands for a pay increase. OPPOSITE: shift your ground Fast here means ‘firmly fixed’.
See also: fast, firm, stand
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- stand fast
- stand firm
- take a stand
- stand pat
- stand pat (on something)
- stand pat on something
- put (one's) foot down
- put foot down
- put one's foot down
- put your foot down