hold\ one's\ ground

hold\ one's\ ground
v. phr.
1. To stay and fight instead of running away.

The enemy attacked in great numbers but our men stood their ground.

Compare: gain ground
Contrast: give ground, lose ground
2. To defend a belief or statement; refuse to weaken when opposed; insist you are right.

John's friends said he was mistaken but he stood his ground.

Compare: stick to one's guns

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