walk tall

present singular third person walks tall · participle present walking tall · participle past walked tall · past walked tall

1. Synonym of stand tall.

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   I presented the rationale and pholosophy in some detail face-to-face, gave him some books to read, answered his questions (which were intelligent, not hostile, and demonstrated considerable understanding of our position even before out ^([sic]) discussion), and "walked tall" rather than ducking the interview.

   1984 February 4, “Time On Boylove”, in Gay Community News, volume 11, number 28, page 4

   Synonyms: stand tall