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Yeah, I'm impressed by somebody's ability to stick to their guns and not give in to pressure.

Absolutely.

And I would also add that something important about the usage of this expression is you wouldn't just say she stuck to her guns if she made a decision that everyone else agreed with.

or she received no criticism or backlash for, right?

Even in the face of criticism or disagreement from other people, you're making a decision.

That's when we can use this expression, not just an easy decision to make.

Excellent point.

I agree.

I can't.

You know, I have that huge history exam on Monday.

I really need to study tonight.

It's Friday night.

You know, I want to, but I've got to stick to my guns.

If I go out, I know I won't wake up early tomorrow.

Have fun though.

That's a tough question.

In my college experience, everyone I knew had a sort of saying, study hard, party harder.

So I think I would have actually been both.

The salesperson is definitely going to try and sell us the upgraded model with the leather seats.

Exactly.