stand pat

be steadfast in one's opinions, be resolute in one's ideas

Verb
1. refuse to abandon one's opinion or belief
(synonym) stand firm, hold firm, stand fast
(hypernym) insist, take a firm stand
(hyponym) hunker down

be satisfied with things and be against a change We should stand pat for awhile and not do anything to cause any problems with the negotiations.

In draw poker, playing the original hand using no draws, either as a bluff or in the belief it is the best hand.
  

Synonyms and related words:
ante, ante up, back, balk, be conservative, be unflappable, bet, bet on, call, cover, die hard, do nothing, fade, gamble, get home free, hazard, hold fast, hold out, hold up, lay, lay a wager, lay down, leave alone, let alone, let be, make a bet, meet a bet, not budge, oppose change, parlay, pass, persevere, play against, plunge, punt, remain firm, ride it out, see, stake, stand fast, stand firm, stand out, stand still, stay put, stick it out, stickle, take no denial, wager, weather, weather the storm