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stand pat

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stand pat (on something)
to stick firmly to one's position or opinions. I am going to stand pat on this issue. I thought you would stand pat in the absence of new information.
See also: pat, stand

stand pat  (American informal) also sit pat (Australian informal)
to refuse to make any changes Our advice to investors is, stand pat - the recession will soon be over.
See learn off pat
See also: pat, stand

stand pat (slightly formal)
to leave something just as it is, without any change While he stood pat, other people found a better way to solve the problem.
See also: pat, stand


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