stand tall
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stand tall
verb stands tall · standing tall · stood tall
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To behave in a brave, proud, or unyielding manner, without retreating from confrontation, danger, or adversity.
"I'll not sing one note!" she declared, standing tall, "not one single note!"
Similar: walk tall
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