dig one's heels in

English

Verb

dig one's heels in (third-person singular simple present digs one's heels in, present participle digging one's heels in, simple past and past participle dug one's heels in)

1. (idiomatic) to refuse to change one's plans or ideas, especially when counseled otherwise
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dig,‎ heel,‎ in.

See also

• dig in one's heels
• harden someone's heart

Anagrams

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