stick to plan

[/stɪk tu plæn/]
verb phrase
manter-se fiel ao plano
1. to continue following a predetermined plan without deviating or making changes
We need to stick to the plan if we want to finish the project on time.
Precisamos manter-nos fiéis ao plano se quisermos terminar o projeto no prazo.
2. to remain committed to an agreed-upon course of action
Despite the challenges, she decided to stick to the plan.
Apesar dos desafios, ela decidiu manter-se fiel ao plano.
3. to avoid making impromptu changes or deviations from what was decided
Let's stick to the plan and not make any last-minute changes.
Vamos manter-nos fiéis ao plano e não fazer mudanças de última hora.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian professional and personal contexts to emphasize discipline, reliability, and commitment. In Brazilian culture, there is often tension between the value of flexibility (jogo de cintura) and the importance of honoring commitments, making this phrase particularly relevant in business and project management discussions.
NYC Slang
stay the course
Synonyms / Sinônimos
follow the planadhere to the planstay on courseremain committedhold to the plan
Antonyms / Antônimos
deviate from the planabandon the plango off trackchange courseabandon course

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
manter-se fiel ao plano
most common and formal expression
General Brazilian
seguir o plano
simpler, more casual alternative
São Paulo
colar no plano
informal colloquial usage
Portugal
manter-se fiel ao plano
same as Brazilian Portuguese, formal register

Related Words

plancommitmentstrategyconsistencydisciplineexecution

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to your guns
stay the course
keep your eyes on the prize
don't rock the boat
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