Meaning Of The Word Stand pat

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What's The Definition Of Stand pat?

stand pat
If you stand pat, you refuse to change your mind about something.

stand pat in American English
to cling or hold firm to one's decision, policy, or beliefs
to draw no further cards and play the hand as dealt
to not change something or refuse to change your mind about something

stand pat in British English
to refuse the right to change any of one's cards; keep one's hand unchanged
to refuse to abandon a belief, decision, etc

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