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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAffirmer son autorité
Pronunciation / Transliteration: Affirmer son autorité
"Elle a dû affirmer son autorité lors de la réunion."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To assert oneself firmly or to take a strong stand on an issue.
"When it came to the project deadline, she decided to put her foot down and demand more time." - 2
To refuse to allow something to happen or to stop someone from doing something.
"He had to put his foot down when his friends suggested skipping class."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The phrase 'put your foot down' originates from the literal act of placing one's foot firmly on the ground, symbolizing a stance of authority or determination. It evolved in the early 20th century to convey the idea of asserting oneself or making a firm decision.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Put Your Foot Down" is said worldwide
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Affirmer son autorité
Transliteration: Affirmer son autorité
"Elle a dû affirmer son autorité lors de la réunion."
Sein Wort durchsetzen
Transliteration: Zain Vort durkhsetzn
"Er musste sein Wort durchsetzen, um die Situation zu klären."
Farsi rispettare
Transliteration: Farsi rispettare
"Ha dovuto farsi rispettare durante la riunione."
Hacer valer su autoridad
Transliteration: Aser valer su autoridad
"Tuvo que hacer valer su autoridad en la reunión."
Impor sua autoridade
Transliteration: Impor sua autoridade
"Ela teve que impor sua autoridade durante a reunião."
अपनी बात मनवाना
Transliteration: Apni baat manvana
"उसे बैठक में अपनी बात मनवानी पड़ी।"
坚持自己的立场
Transliteration: Jiānchí zìjǐ de lìchǎng
"她在会议上坚持自己的立场。"
자신의 입장을 고수하다
Transliteration: Jasinui ipjang-eul gosuhada
"그녀는 회의에서 자신의 입장을 고수해야 했다."
自分の意見を主張する
Transliteration: Jibun no iken o shuchō suru
"彼女は会議で自分の意見を主張しなければならなかった。"
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