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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