stick to one's guns — or[stand by one s guns] {v. phr.} To hold to an aim or an opinion even though people try to stop you or say you are wrong. * /People laughed at Columbus when he said the world was round. He stuck to his guns and proved he was right./ * /At first… … Dictionary of American idioms
stick to one's guns — or[stand by one s guns] {v. phr.} To hold to an aim or an opinion even though people try to stop you or say you are wrong. * /People laughed at Columbus when he said the world was round. He stuck to his guns and proved he was right./ * /At first… … Dictionary of American idioms
stick to one's guns — ► stick to one s guns informal refuse to compromise or change. Main Entry: ↑gun … English terms dictionary
stick to one's guns — phrasal : to maintain one s position especially in the face of attack or opposition France has stuck to its guns as far as its principal demands … are concerned Robert Strausz Hupé * * * stick to one s guns see under ↑gun • • • Main Entry: ↑stick … Useful english dictionary
stick to one's guns — defend an action or opinion despite an unfavorable reaction He is sticking to his guns on his decision to fire the manager of the store … Idioms and examples
stick to one's guns — phrasal to maintain one s position especially in face of opposition … New Collegiate Dictionary
stick to one's guns — verb To maintain one’s position or viewpoint when faced with opposition … Wiktionary
Stick to one's guns — maintain one s position, beliefs, etc.; keep believing in oneself … Dictionary of Australian slang
stick to one's guns — Australian Slang maintain one s position, beliefs, etc.; keep believing in oneself … English dialects glossary
stick to one's guns — informal refuse to compromise or change, despite criticism. → gun … English new terms dictionary
