| 词汇 | stick to your guns |
| 释义 | Idiom stick to your gunsstick to (your) guns British, American & Australian, informal, American, informal to refuse to change your ideas although other people try to make you change them.David's family were against him becoming an actor but he stuck to his guns.Stand by your guns and don't let them talk you into working full time if you don't want to. stick to (one's) gunsTo remain determined, resolute, or steadfast in one's opinion, belief, or perspective; to refuse to be persuaded by someone else into believing or doing something one does not agree with. Alludes to a soldier remaining and firing their gun(s) at an enemy, even when the situation might be dangerous or hopeless. The prosecution is going to try to trip you up with your statement and your alibi, but so long as you stick to your guns, there's nothing to worry about. I really admire Jess for sticking to her guns during college, and not submitting to the peer pressure of those around her to drink or do drugs. stick to your gunsCOMMON If you stick to your guns, you refuse to change your decision or opinion about something, even though other people are trying to tell you that you are wrong. Once you have decided what is and isn't acceptable, stick to your guns despite your child's protests. He should have stuck to his guns and refused to meet her. Note: The image here is of soldiers remaining in position, even though they are being attacked by the enemy. stick to your gunsrefuse to compromise or change, despite criticism. informalThe image here is of a soldier maintaining his position under enemy fire. 1998 New Scientist Researchers have bravely stuck to their guns as they went about seeking public funds. stick to your ˈguns(informal) refuse to change your actions, opinions, etc. in spite of criticism: If the government sticks to its guns we’ll get through this economic crisis. |
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