stand pat meaning

UK /stænd pæt/ US /stænd pæt/ 2 syllables

stand pat (verb): refuse to abandon one's opinion or belief.

Definition of stand pat

  1. refuse to abandon one's opinion or belief

    Synonyms: stand firm, hold firm, stand fast

    Type of: insist

    Kinds: hunker down

How to pronounce stand pat

stand pat is pronounced /stænd pæt/ in British English and /stænd pæt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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