stand tall

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To behave in a brave, proud, or unyielding manner, without retreating from confrontation, danger, or adversity.

Japanese Meaning

困難や危険に直面しても、退かず、誇りと勇気を持って行動する / 逆境に屈せず、堂々と生きる態度を示す / 威厳を保ち、恐れずに自らの信念を貫く

Even after the defeat, she continued to stand tall, refusing to let doubt define her.

敗北の後でも、彼女は胸を張って立ち向かい、疑念に自分を支配させることを拒んだ。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To behave in a brave, proud, or unyielding manner, without retreating from confrontation, danger, or adversity.

"I'll not sing one note!" she declared, standing tall, "not one single note!"

stands tall

（ present singular third-person ）

standing tall

（ participle present ）

stood tall

（ participle past ）

stood tall

（ past ）