Phrase guide

stand tall

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To behave in a brave, proud, or unyielding manner, without retreating from confrontation, danger, or adversity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: pysyä rohkeana — to behave in a brave, proud, or unyielding manner
  • Finnish: seistä pystypäin — to behave in a brave, proud, or unyielding manner
  • Polish: być odważnym — to behave in a brave, proud, or unyielding manner
  • Swedish: hålla huvudet högt — to behave in a brave, proud, or unyielding manner
  • Swedish: stå fast — to behave in a brave, proud, or unyielding manner
  • Swedish: ha råg i ryggen — to behave in a brave, proud, or unyielding manner