stand in one's value

verb

To be aware of one's worth and insist that others respect it, for example by not underpricing one's services.

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Meanings

verbstand in one's value (third-person singular simple present stands in one's value, present participle standing in one's value, simple past and past participle stood in one's value)

present singular third person stands in one's value · participle present standing in one's value · participle past stood in one's value · past stood in one's value

  1. To be aware of one's worth and insist that others respect it, for example by not underpricing one's services.

    When you know your real value to employers and clients, something wonderful happens. You can stand in your value.

    2016, Liz Ryan, Reinvention Roadmap, page 124
    1 more example

    Stand in your value and honor your strengths and abilities. You may get less than you ask for, but you will surely get more than if you had not asked at all.

    2016, Lane L. Cobb, Heal Your Power Heal Your Life
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