stand / hold one's ground

/stˈand hˈəʊld wˈɒnz ɡɹˈaʊnd/

/stˈænd hˈoʊld wˈʌnz ɡɹˈaʊnd/

to stand / hold one's ground

to keep defending one's plans or opinions despite facing opposition

Examples

1. They will stand their ground against any enemy that might arise.

2. Nixon told Rockefeller to stand his ground.

3. Under Kentucky law, Kenneth Walker had a right to stand his ground against what he believed was an aggressor.

4. He kept offering me less money, but I held my ground and got the full asking price.