What does "stand tall" mean?

To behave in a brave, proud, or unyielding manner, without retreating from confrontation, danger, or adversity.

What is a synonym for "stand tall"?

Common synonyms include: bearing, confident, confident stance, dignified, endure, erect.

verb

verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Verb

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To behave in a brave, proud, or unyielding manner, without retreating from confrontation, danger, or adversity. idiomatic
""I'll not sing one note!" she declared, standing tall, "not one single note!""

""I'll not sing one note!" she declared, standing tall, "not one single note!""