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stand pat

verb

poker to refuse the right to change any of one's cards; keep one's hand unchanged
to resist change or remain unchanged

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Idioms and Phrases

Refuse to change one's position or opinion, as in We're going to stand pat on this amendment to the bylaws. This expression may be derived from the verb pat in the sense of “strike firmly and accurately.” [Late 1800s]

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But while the Dodgers and to a lesser extent the Diamondbacks and Giants made splashy offseason moves, the Padres pretty much stood pat.

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Last season, with just $2.5 million in cap space at the deadline, the Kings stood pat, then made their customary early exit from the postseason.

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It’s time to identify trends, recognize teams that greatly improved and chide those who stood pat or took a step backward.

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With that caveat, let’s explore why the Padres and Diamondbacks have stood pat.

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Even as USC fans call for a new quarterback, the shrewd move for Riley may be standing pat with the one he’s got while developing the freshman behind him.

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