dig one's heels in
The phrase "dig one's heels in" is commonly used to describe a stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or course of action.
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Definition
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(informal)To stubbornly refuse to change one's opinion or decision despite pressure.
Example
- Despite the evidence, he dug his heels in and refused to admit he was wrong.
- She dug her heels in when her parents tried to convince her to change her major.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dig one's heels in":
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