standing fast
Refusing to budge
Standing fast is holding one's position firmly, refusing to move or yield despite pressure.
The phrase suggests resolve in the face of opposition—physical, as when troops stand fast against an assault, or figurative, as when someone stands fast on a principle: She stood fast despite criticism from all sides.
The expression is somewhat formal or literary.
- withstandingTolerating force or hardship
- hold the lineMaintain current position
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- true believerCompletely committed adherent
anchored · immovable · rock solid · perseverance · stay the course · conviction · fortitude · steadfastness · faithfulness · integrity · resolute · rooted · holdfast · tenacity · firm · endurance · stalwart · unyielding
standing fastcapitulating
Ceasing to resist
surrendering · giving in · yielding · caving in · backing down
standing fastretreating
Moving back from advance
fleeing · falling back · withdrawing · running away · beating a retreat
standing fastwavering
Showing unsteady resolve
vacillating · faltering · flip-flopping · waffling · dithering
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