to stand one's ground
11stand\ 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;… …
12stand one's ground — If you stand your ground you maintain your position and refuse to yield or give way. He claimed innocence and stood his ground in spite of the repeated accusations …
13stand one's ground — verb a) To maintain or stick by an opinion or position; to remain resolute in the face of opposition. They expect their opponents to stand their ground on the issue. b) To attempt to hold a position in battle …
14stand one's ground — maintain and defend one s position He stood his ground over his decision to fire the employee …
15stand one's ground — phrasal to maintain one s position …
16stand one's ground — (Roget s IV) v. Syn. oppose, fight back, resist; see defend 1 , fight 1 , 2 …
17hold one's ground — phrasal : to maintain a position the speaker calmly held his ground in the face of angry opposition * * * I hold (or stand) one s ground not retreat or lose one s advantage during a conflict or competition you will be able to hold your ground and …
18hold one's ground — ► hold (or stand) one s ground not retreat or lose one s advantage. Main Entry: ↑ground …
19ground — (ground), n. [OE. ground, grund, AS. grund; akin to D. grond, OS., G., Sw., & Dan. grund, Icel. grunnr bottom, Goth. grundus (in composition); perh. orig. meaning, dust, gravel, and if so perh. akin to E. grind.] 1. The surface of the earth; the… …
20Ground angling — ground ground (ground), n. [OE. ground, grund, AS. grund; akin to D. grond, OS., G., Sw., & Dan. grund, Icel. grunnr bottom, Goth. grundus (in composition); perh. orig. meaning, dust, gravel, and if so perh. akin to E. grind.] 1. The surface of… …