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stand firm

[/stænd fɜːrm/]
verb phrase
manter-se firme
1. To refuse to change one's position, opinion, or decision despite pressure or opposition
She decided to stand firm on her principles despite criticism.
Ela decidiu manter-se firme em seus princípios apesar das críticas.
2. To remain steadfast and resolute in the face of adversity or challenge
The team stood firm against their rivals' aggressive tactics.
O time manteve-se firme contra as táticas agressivas de seus rivais.
NYC Slang
hold your ground; stay true; don't back down
Synonyms
hold faststand one's groundstick to one's gunshold one's ownremain steadfast
Antonyms
back downgive insurrendercapitulateyield

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter-se firme
Most common and widely understood across Brazil
Brazil
ficar de pé
More literal translation used colloquially
Portugal
manter a posição
Preferred formal alternative in European Portuguese
General
não ceder
To not give in; alternative idiomatic expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand one's ground
stand fast
hold the line
stick to your guns
not budge an inch
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