idiom
stand one's ground
STAND wunz GROWND
stænd wʌnz ɡraʊndListen
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Syllable breakdown
standone'sground
Dictionary meaning
To refuse to be moved or pressured into changing a position or view; to defend oneself firmly.
Examples
- Despite the criticism, she stood her ground and defended her research.
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