Take A Firm Stand (Verb)
Meaning
Be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge; "I must insist!".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- She took a firm stand on the issue and refused to be swayed by opposing opinions.
- He will take a firm stand against corruption in the organization and won't back down.
- The CEO took a firm stand and announced the company would not compromise on its core values.
- Taking a firm stand, she stated her demands clearly and unambiguously during the negotiations.
- The activist took a firm stand for animal rights and gathered widespread support for the cause.