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Katie Anh
2022-03-31 12:03
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.
To be trustworthy, secure or firm.
With absolute certainty; decisively
It's mostly used in the present tense.
Do you see anything wrong?
A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate
Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
