“Dig your heels in”
Definition
To refuse to change your opinion or position.
Beispiele
Examples
“He dug his heels in and refused to sign.”
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He dug his heels in and refused to sign.Compare with the original example
He dug his heels in and refused to sign.
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- What does "Dig your heels in" mean?
- "Dig your heels in" means to refuse to change your opinion or position.
- How do you use "Dig your heels in" in a sentence?
- Example: "He dug his heels in and refused to sign."
- Should I interpret "Dig your heels in" word for word?
- Understand the expression as a whole. Use the definition and example to learn its meaning rather than translating each word separately.