stand tall

English - Turkish

Definition of stand tall in English Turkish dictionary

(deyim) Dik ve korkusuzca durmak

English - English

Definition of stand tall in English English dictionary

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

The economic expansion that enabled the country to stand tall at the start of the century has slowed.

Exhibit courage, strength, or calm especially in the face of adversity

Turkish pronunciation

ständ tôl

Synonyms

walk tall

Pronunciation

/ˈstand ˈtôl/ /ˈstænd ˈtɔːl/

Etymology

[ 'stand ] (verb.) before 12th century. Middle English, from Old English standan; akin to Old High German stantan, stAn to stand, Latin stare, Greek histanai to cause to stand, set, histasthai to stand, be standing.