zijn mannetje staan
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Dutch[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Literally, “to stand his man”, a reference to the steadfastness (and manliness) of the person being referred to.
Verb[edit]
- (idiomatic, intransitive) to be assertive, hold one's own
Usage notes[edit]
- Mostly used of men, mannetje being the diminutive of man. The feminine counterpart haar vrouwtje staan is vanishingly rare.
Inflection[edit]
Conjugation of zijn mannetje staan: see hebben.