idiom

nail your colours to the mast

nail your colours to the mast

Make it obvious what your opinions or plans are

Definition

To make it obvious what your opinions or plans are

Examples

  • He NAILED HIS COLOURS TO THE MAST on this issue
  • She NAILS HER COLOURS TO THE MAST
  • It's time to NAIL YOUR COLOURS TO THE MAST

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

  • declare your position
  • take a stand

Antonyms:

Practise this

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