Posted by englishlessons on July 24, 2016
Definition:
hold to one’s position or opinion
Examples:
Despite efforts to persuade her to change her mind, she stood pat on her decision.
His friends tried to to convince him to lower his price, but he is standing pat.
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Posted by englishlessons on July 11, 2016
Definition:
improving
Examples:
He’s had a serious illness, but he is on the mend.
The discussions between the countries went well; I think their relationship is on the mend.
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