maintain confidently
[meɪnˈteɪn ˈkɒnfɪdəntli]
verb phrase
manter com confiança
1. to assert or uphold something firmly and with self-assurance, without doubt or hesitation
He maintained confidently that he had nothing to do with the scandal.
Ele manteve com confiança que não tinha nada a ver com o escândalo.
2. to sustain or preserve something while demonstrating confidence and certainty in one's actions
The athlete maintained confidently her training regimen despite the injuries.
A atleta manteve com confiança seu regime de treinamento apesar das lesões.
3. to continue to assert or defend a position or belief with assurance and conviction
She maintained confidently her stance on the controversial issue.
Ela manteve com confiança sua posição sobre a questão controversa.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, this phrase is used in formal speech and writing to describe someone defending their position or belief with unwavering certainty. In Brazil, it's common in legal and academic discourse, while in the USA it appears frequently in political and business contexts.
NYC Slang
stick to your guns
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