nail your colours to the mast

Significado

to say publicly and firmly what you believe or support

Declarar em público e com firmeza o que se defende.

Exemplos

1. 1Before the vote, Aisha nailed her colours to the mast and backed the new park.
2. 2The head teacher has nailed his colours to the mast on shorter school days.
3. 3Most of the committee stayed quiet, but Ben nailed his colours to the mast and said he supported the plan.
4. 4It's time to nail your colours to the mast: are you for the new timetable or against it?
5. 5Residents want a clear answer, but will any councillor nail their colours to the mast on parking?

Gramática

Só nail muda: nailed, nailing. your muda conforme o sujeito: my, his, their.