stand in one's value

English

Verb

stand in one's value (third-person singular simple present stands in one's value, present participle standing in one's value, simple past and past participle stood in one's value)

1. To be aware of one's worth and insist that others respect it, for example by not underpricing one's services.
   • 2016, Liz Ryan, Reinvention Roadmap, page 124:

     When you know your real value to employers and clients, something wonderful happens. You can stand in your value.

   • 2016, Lane L. Cobb, Heal Your Power Heal Your Life:

     Stand in your value and honor your strengths and abilities. You may get less than you ask for, but you will surely get more than if you had not asked at all.