Refuse to cede and it’s beer all round (5,3)
I believe the answer is:
stand out
'refuse to cede' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'and it's beer all round' is the wordplay.
'it's beer' becomes 'stout' (type of beer).
'all round' indicates putting letters inside.
'and' placed within 'stout' is 'STAND OUT'.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for stand out that I've seen before include "Be particularly noticeable" , "Protrude" , "Don't agree to - project" , "Catch the eye" , "Distinguish oneself" .)