hold firm
hold firm — idiom
1. to keep the same decision, action, or belief, even when other people push you to
to keep the same decision, action, or belief, even when other people push you to change it
Jenna held firm and kept the bakery closed until the gas leak was fixed.
hold firm: keeping a decision despite pressure
The union held firm on smaller class sizes during the long talks.
hold firm on something: staying with a demand
Even after angry calls from donors, the museum held firm against the new ad deal.
The coach told Vinícius to hold firm as reporters pushed for a quick answer.
When the crowd demanded refunds, the festival organizers held firm and followed the written policy.
- stand firm
almost the same meaning; often used when someone resists direct pressure
- hold one's ground
emphasises refusing to retreat from a challenged position
- stick to one's guns
more informal and often suggests stubborn determination
文法句型
hold firm on something
hold firm against something
hold firm under pressure
用法筆記
Subject is usually a person or organization staying with a decision or rule; often followed by 'on' for the issue itself or 'against' for the pressure coming from others.