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Englishstick to one's guns
Meaning: To be firm in one's resolve or not to alter one's position.
Example: “Despite the pressure, the jury stuck to its guns.”
Equivalents in other languages
Dutch: voet bij stuk houden Literally: To keep one's foot by the piece
French: Affirmer mordicus Literally: To affirm by biting
Origin: Stand one's ground can also include the idea of being firm against one's enemy. It could be substituted in each sentence above to suggest a more adversarial relationship.
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