stick to one's guns
Refuse to yield
To stick to one's guns is to maintain one's position or opinion despite opposition or pressure to change: Despite criticism from colleagues, she stuck to her guns on the budget proposal.
The phrase evokes a soldier holding position under fire rather than retreating.
Firmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
unflinching · persevere · persist · hold firm · stand fast · stay the course · dig in · hold out
Enduring courage under pain
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- backboneVertebral column, or courage
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
mettle · resolve · inner strength · toughness · hardiness · indomitable · unshakable · rock-solid
Having strong moral beliefs
- committedFirmly pledged or bound
- beliefTrust held as true
- valuesPrinciples held worthwhile
- stanceStanding posture or viewpoint
position · stand by · moral courage · integrity · conscience · ideals · devoted · loyal
Oppose or refuse compliance
- opposeAct against something
- refuseReject or garbage
- defyResist or challenge openly
- rebelAuthority defier
stand ground · push back · hold the line · face down · confront · challenge · obstinate · intransigent
steadfast
Firmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
unyielding · unflinching · persevere · persist · hold firm · stand fast · stay the course · dig in · hold out · endure
fortitude
Enduring courage under pain
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- backboneVertebral column, or courage
- determinationFirmness of purpose
willpower · mettle · resolve · inner strength · toughness · hardiness · indomitable · unshakable · rock-solid · steel
principled
Having strong moral beliefs
stance · position · stand by · moral courage · integrity · conscience · ideals · devoted · loyal · faithful
resist
Oppose or refuse compliance
rebel · stand ground · push back · hold the line · face down · confront · challenge · obstinate · intransigent · headstrong
stick to one's gunsgive in
Cease resistance, concede
capitulate · cave in · back down · surrender · yield
stick to one's gunscompromise
Agreement through mutual sacrifice
change one's mind · bend · adapt · meet halfway · reconsider
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