dig in one's heels
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dig in one's heels
Where it comes from
From firmly placing one’s heels in the ground, particularly in tug of war (pulling) or when bracing oneself (pushing). Compare drag one's feet (“act slowly, from lack of enthusiasm or to delay”).
verb digs in one's heels · digging in one's heels · dug in one's heels
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To act in a determined manner by firmly maintaining one's beliefs, demands, situation, etc. in the face of opposition or cajoling.
What we want are more women of combined business efficiency and integrity to get into public life and dig in their heels against the forces of war, lust, and injustice.
Similar: plant one's feet
Translations
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verb to act in a determined manner
| Español | mantenerse en sus trece, empecinarse, enrocarse |
|---|---|
| Português | fincar o pé |
| Français | freiner des quatre fers |
| Italiano | puntare i piedi, impuntarsi, incaponirsi |
| Русский | упере́ться ро́гом uperétʹsja rógom |
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