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No dar su brazo a torcer

Not to give in / To stand one's ground

Idioms & Sayings
Notes & Usage:

Literally 'not to let your arm be twisted'. Describes someone who refuses to change their position or give in to pressure.

See It in Context

Le presionaron mucho pero no dio su brazo a torcer.

They put a lot of pressure on her but she didn't give in.

Es muy testarudo, nunca da su brazo a torcer.

He's very stubborn, he never gives in.

—¿Te convenció? —No, no di mi brazo a torcer.

—Did he convince you? —No, I stood my ground.