English

make a stand

Meaning: to firmly defend one's beliefs or position
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base make a stand
3rd person singular present makes a stand
Present participle making a stand
Past made a stand
Will future will make a stand
Going-to future going to make a stand
Imperative negative don't make a stand / do not make a stand

Example

We have to make a stand against these unfair rules.
We have to make a stand against these unfair rules.

Usage Notes

Used when someone publicly opposes something they believe is wrong, often when it is difficult.

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