stand pat

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

Other Word Forms

• standpatter noun

Idioms and Phrases

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]

Example Sentences

The Fed cut interest rates by 1 percentage point at the last three meetings of 2024 before standing pat amid concerns inflation might be proving sticky.

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Economists and investors widely expect the central bank to stand pat on monetary policy at its October meeting.

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Some market watchers and economists say a surprise jump in employment for September might prompt Macklem and other senior officials to stand pat later this month, but resume cuts later.

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The BOE’s next interest-rate decision could hinge on the performance of the labor market, though investors expect the central bank to stand pat when it meets early next month.

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So, will Pynchon stand pat with his 20th century now secure, and take his winnings to the cashier’s window?

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