1. to stand firm and hold to one’s position in the face of opposition; to stand up for your rights no matter what trouble you get into

1. My parents didn’t want me to be an actor, but I stuck to my guns.

2. I’ll stick to my guns on this matter. I’m sure I’m right.

3. Bob can be persuaded to do it our way. He proba- bly won’t stick to his guns on this point.