To leave hastily in the face of opposition.
See beat (“to signal beating a drum”).
smash someone's face in
To beat someone violently.
break someone's face
To beat up someone violently.
dig in one's heels
To act in a determined manner by firmly maintaining one's beliefs, dem …
bash someone's face in
stand one's ground
To maintain or adhere to an opinion or position; to remain resolute in …
courage of one's convictions
Steadfast adherence to one's beliefs or principles, especially in the …