Meanings
Probably originally a poker phrase, with "pat" equaling "optimal", meaning that drawing more cards is unnecessary. Later the phrase came to be employed in other spheres. "Stand pat" was actively used in U.S. political campaigns of the 1900s, quickly gaining a sense of "being reactionary, resistant to dramatic changes in policy". Moreover, a noun, standpatter, was coined to denote such politicians.[1]
How to pronounce "stand pat":
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To play one's hand without drawing any more cards.
To stop hitting; to declare one's hand as final.
Example: "After getting a hand of 20, the player stood pat."
To resist changes.
Example Sentences
1
Despite the criticism, he decided to stand pat with his decision.
2
The company's management chose to stand pat on their pricing strategy.
3
The coach decided to stand pat with his starting lineup for the next game.
4
Despite the changing trends, she decided to stand pat with her fashion sense.
