“Dig your heels in”
Definition
To refuse to change your opinion or position.
Examples
Examples
“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."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Dig your heels in"?
- Упрямо стоять на своём. / Համառորեն չփոխել կարծիքը կամ դիրքորոշումը։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.