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take a firm stance against

[/teɪk ə fɜːrm stæns əˈɡɛnst/]
verb phrase
tomar uma posição firme contra
1. to adopt a strong, resolute, and clearly defined position in opposition to something or someone
The government decided to take a firm stance against corruption.
O governo decidiu tomar uma posição firme contra a corrupção.
2. to publicly declare one's strong disagreement or opposition
Environmental groups are taking a firm stance against deforestation.
Grupos ambientalistas estão tomando uma posição firme contra o desmatamento.
NYC Slang
take a hard line against / not having it
Synonyms
take a strong stand againstoppose firmlystand againstresist stronglytake a hard line againstadopt a tough position against
Antonyms
acquiesce toyield tocompromise withback down fromsupportendorse

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tomar uma posição firme contra
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
tomar uma postura firme contra
alternative phrasing commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
adoptar uma posição firme contra
uses 'adoptar' instead of 'tomar'; formal register

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a stand against
draw the line
put one's foot down
tomar partido contra
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