stand pat

British  

verb

1. poker to refuse the right to change any of one's cards; keep one's hand unchanged

2. to resist change or remain unchanged

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stand pat Idioms  

1. Refuse to change one's position or opinion, as in We're going to stand pat on this amendment to the bylaws. This expression may be derived from the verb pat in the sense of “strike firmly and accurately.” [Late 1800s]

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Other Word Forms

• standpatter noun

Example Sentences

The central bank makes a sensible decision to stand pat on rates.

From The Wall Street Journal

The central bank makes a sensible decision to stand pat on rates.

From The Wall Street Journal

The central bank makes a sensible decision to stand pat on rates.

From The Wall Street Journal

While they are expected to stand pat on interest rates, any remarks on the impact of the war on their respective economies will be closely followed.

From Barron's

Last season, the Rams thought their young and talented pass rush could compensate for their decision not to stand pat with the cornerbacks and safeties from the 2024 season.

From Los Angeles Times