stick to or stand by one's guns

stick to or stand by one's guns
idi stick to or stand by one's guns, to maintain one's position in the face of opposition

From formal English to slang. 2014.

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  • stand\ by\ one's\ guns — • stick to one s guns • stand by one s guns v. phr. To hold to an aim or an opinion even though people try to stop you or say you are wrong. People laughed at Columbus when he said the world was round. He stuck to his guns and proved he was right …   Словарь американских идиом

  • stand by one's guns — See: STICK TO ONE S GUNS …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • stand by one's guns — See: STICK TO ONE S GUNS …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • stand by one's guns — phrasal : to stick to one s guns …   Useful english dictionary

  • stand by one's guns — stick to one s opinions, hold fast to one s ideas (Slang) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • stick to one's guns — or[stand by one s guns] {v. phr.} To hold to an aim or an opinion even though people try to stop you or say you are wrong. * /People laughed at Columbus when he said the world was round. He stuck to his guns and proved he was right./ * /At first… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • stick to one's guns — or[stand by one s guns] {v. phr.} To hold to an aim or an opinion even though people try to stop you or say you are wrong. * /People laughed at Columbus when he said the world was round. He stuck to his guns and proved he was right./ * /At first… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • stick\ to\ one's\ guns — • stick to one s guns • stand by one s guns v. phr. To hold to an aim or an opinion even though people try to stop you or say you are wrong. People laughed at Columbus when he said the world was round. He stuck to his guns and proved he was right …   Словарь американских идиом

  • stick\ up\ for — • stand up for • stick up for informal v To defend against attack; fight for. John always stands up for his rights. When Mary was being criticized, Jane stuck up for her. Compare: back up, go to bat for, stand by, stand one s ground, stick to one …   Словарь американских идиом

  • stand\ up\ for — • stand up for • stick up for informal v To defend against attack; fight for. John always stands up for his rights. When Mary was being criticized, Jane stuck up for her. Compare: back up, go to bat for, stand by, stand one s ground, stick to one …   Словарь американских идиом

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