How to Pronounce "hold your ground"
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
HOHLD yor GROWND
hˈəʊld/ /jˈɔː/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
HOHLD yaw GROWND
Definition
To refuse to back down or give up your position, even under pressure. It can refer to physical, emotional, or opinion-based situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
British English
hˈəʊld/ /jˈɔː/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD yor GROWND
UK
HOHLD yaw GROWND
Listen in Context
Even when everyone disagreed, she held her ground.
It's important to hold your ground when you know you're right.
The soldiers had to hold their ground during the battle.
"He tried to pressure me into changing my mind, but I held my ground."