nail your colours to the mast

Related to word: nail

Idiom

Definition

  1. To publicly declare one's opinions, beliefs, or intentions, making them clear and unchangeable.

    開宗明義

    • In the debate, he decided to nail his colours to the mast, supporting the reforms.

      在辯論中,他決定公開表明立場,支持改革。

    • She nailed her colours to the mast by giving a public speech, making her commitment to environmental protection clear.

      她通過公開演講表明立場,明確表達了對環境保護的承諾。

    • When the company faced a crisis, the manager decided to nail his colours to the mast with their approach.

      當公司面臨危機時,經理決定公開表明立場,堅持他們的處理方式。