How to Pronounce "stand pat"
expression
ˈstænd/ /ˈpæt
STAND PAT
stˈænd/ /pˈæt
stand PAT
Definition
To refuse to change your position, opinion, or decision, especially when asked or pressured to do so.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstænd/ /ˈpæt
British English
stˈænd/ /pˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAND PAT
UK
stand PAT
Listen in Context
She decided to stand pat on her opinion during the meeting.
Even after the changes, the manager chose to stand pat.
The team will stand pat and not make any new trades.
Politicians often stand pat even when public opinion is against them.