How is the phrase Настоять на своем translated from Russian to English

English translation
Put your foot down
phrase

Упорно настаивать на чем-то, несмотря на возражения.

To be firm and insist on something despite opposition.

Examples with “Настоять на своем”

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  • Она решила настаивать на сроках проекта. — She decided to put her foot down about the project deadline.

  • Он нажал на педаль, чтобы догнать поток машин. — He put his foot down to catch up with traffic.

  • Ты думаешь, он будет настаивать на своем на собрании? — Do you think he will put his foot down at the meeting?

  • Ты можешь немного разогнаться? Мы опаздываем. — Can you put your foot down a little? We're late.

  • Мне нужно, чтобы ты настоял на своем и принял решение. — I need you to put your foot down and make a decision.

  • Пожалуйста, разгонись, когда увидишь зеленый свет. — Please put your foot down when you see a green light.

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