Culips Everyday English Podcast Catch Word #292 – Stick to your guns
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Mar 12, 2026 They explain two idioms about refusing to change your mind: one viewed as respectable resolve and the other as stubborn escalation. Short dialogues show sticking to plans under peer pressure and standing firm in negotiations. Real-world scenes include a cooking disaster, a CEO clinging to a policy, and public controversies where people double down.
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Meaning And Imagery Of Stick To Your Guns
- Stick to your guns means refusing to change your mind or plan under pressure.
- Imagery: a soldier in battle keeps fighting with their weapon, showing perseverance despite danger.
Use Stick To Your Guns To Praise Resolve
- Use stick to your guns to praise someone who stays committed despite criticism or pressure.
- Example: switching careers despite friends' objections — you can say Wow, she really stuck to her guns.
Personal Example Of Sticking To A Budget
- Alina describes a personal budget decision to eat out less as a form of sticking to their guns.
- The pressure there is convenience and temptation, not peer pressure, making persistence an internal struggle.
