Stick to (one's) guns In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "stick to (one's) guns", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-03-31 12:03

Meaning of Stick to (one's) guns

Synonyms:

(as) sure as a gun , To stand one's ground

Stick to (one's) guns spoken language verb phrase

To indicate refusing to change one's actions or belief about something in spite of criticism.

Though her family disapproves of her marrying that poor guy, she still sticks to her gun.

Having got a lot of criticism about her fashion style, she still sticks to her gun.

Though I have to be against the world, I will stick to my gun.

Gosh, I should have stuck to my gun and refused to help him.

Other phrases about:

be (as) sound as a dollar

To be trustworthy, secure or firm.

(as) sure as a gun

With absolute certainty; decisively
 

Grammar and Usage of Stick to (one's) guns

Noun Forms

  • stick to (one's) guns
  • sticks to (one's) guns
  • sticking to (one's) guns
  • stuck to (one's) guns

It's mostly used in the present tense.

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