2006-12-26 16:56:25 · 9 answers · asked by splintercell13@verizon.net 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
"stick to your guns" means to hold fast to your beliefs, and not compromise your principles even in light of an adverse situation.
2006-12-26 17:12:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It came about in the old west where often when you took a stand, it meant that you were defending yourself with your guns. If you backed down and dropped your guns, you were often considered to be a coward. But if you stuck to your guns and didn't retreat you were brave. So, now adays it is a saying that means to stand up for yourself and what you believe rather than backing down to someone or something else.
2006-12-26 17:06:23 · answer #2 · answered by Shadowtwinchaos 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you stick to your guns, you believe in yourself. You stand by what you say and do, even when others try to get you to change your mind. It's generally considered a positive personality trait.
2006-12-26 17:03:54 · answer #3 · answered by Carrie G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is simple, it means hang in there and hold tight to defend what you believe in, dont give in to the offense. Just like football, dont fumble and dont stop keep going for the touchdown.
2006-12-26 17:30:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A term from the days of yesteryear, when it was necessary to enforce your opinion with a gun; if you kept them handy, you were not likely to have your opinion challenged
2006-12-26 20:30:13 · answer #5 · answered by BANANA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to stick to your beliefs without wavering.
2006-12-26 17:00:03 · answer #6 · answered by jabbergirl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
same thing as "stand for something or fall for anything" if you believe in it, don't back down from it no matter if you are the only one believing it.
2006-12-26 17:09:55 · answer #7 · answered by inquiringmind 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hold your ground.
Don't give in.
Stand by your convictions/beliefs.
2006-12-26 17:04:14 · answer #8 · answered by Super Whore!!!!!!! 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not surrender them or give them up, for that is you only protection
2006-12-26 17:00:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋