Grammar fix
stand firm
refuse to yield
To keep your position even when other people are trying to make you change it.
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The residents stood firm and refused to accept the proposed rent increase.
When I wanted to quit piano at about twelve, my mum stood firm and made me finish the year, and to be fair, I'm glad she did.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: They stood firmly to their decision.
Say: They stood firm on their decision.
Use 'stand firm on' something, not 'stand firmly to' something.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Refuse to change your position under pressure
How resistantFirmStubborn
stand firmYou're here · Approving: holding your position under pressure because you think you're right; 'dig your heels in' sounds more stubborn.
hold outRefusing to accept terms while hoping for something better.dig your heels inStubbornly refusing to change your position or agree.