idiom
Defend Your Ground
dih-FEND yor GROWND
/dɪˈfɛnd jɔːr ɡraʊnd/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
defendyourground
Dictionary meaning
To firmly maintain your position, opinion, or territory when it is challenged.
Examples
- When the board questioned her strategy, she defended her ground with data and confidence.
Synonyms: stand your ground, hold your ground
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