stood pat
Refused to budge
Stood pat means refused to change position or strategy, holding firm with what one already has.
The phrase comes from poker, where a player who stands pat keeps their original hand without drawing new cards.
It implies deliberate stubbornness or confidence: The senator stood pat on the tax bill despite criticism.
Management stood pat at the trade deadline.
- hold firmMaintain one's position
- dig in one's heelsRefuse to change position
- resolveFirmness of purpose
- defianceOpen resistance to authority
- hold fastMaintain firm grip
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