maintain+one's+ground
1stand one's ground — Stand, stay, be firm, be resolute, keep one s position, maintain one s ground …
2stand one's ground — phrasal : to maintain one s position : stand firm * * * stand one s ground To maintain one s position • • • Main Entry: ↑stand * * * maintain one s position, typically in the face of opposition she stood her ground, refusing to let him intimidate …
3hold one's ground — phrasal : to maintain a position the speaker calmly held his ground in the face of angry opposition * * * I hold (or stand) one s ground not retreat or lose one s advantage during a conflict or competition you will be able to hold your ground and …
4stand one's ground — index maintain (sustain) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
5stand one's ground — phrasal to maintain one s position …
6stand one's ground — maintain and defend one s position He stood his ground over his decision to fire the employee …
7To stand one's ground — Stand Stand (st[a^]nd), v. t. 1. To endure; to sustain; to bear; as, I can not stand the cold or the heat. [1913 Webster] 2. To resist, without yielding or receding; to withstand. Love stood the siege. Dryden. [1913 Webster] He stood the furious… …
8hold or stand one's ground — idi hold or stand one s ground, to maintain one s position; be steadfast …
9stand one's ground — If you stand your ground you maintain your position and refuse to yield or give way. He claimed innocence and stood his ground in spite of the repeated accusations …
10stand one's ground — verb a) To maintain or stick by an opinion or position; to remain resolute in the face of opposition. They expect their opponents to stand their ground on the issue. b) To attempt to hold a position in battle …
