nail one's colors to the mast

/N EY1 L W AH0 N EH0 S K AH0 L ER0 Z T UW0 DH AH0 M AE0 S T/
verb
  1. 1

    Alternative spelling of nail one's colours to the mast. [To clearly show one's support for a side or opinion in a dispute, often indicating an intention to defend that side to the end.]

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