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dig one's heels in

idiom
Meaning

to refuse to change one's plans or ideas, especially when counseled otherwise


Examples
SIMPLE

He digs his heels in whenever I suggest a new plan.

CONTEXTUAL

Even though the team presented better options, the manager dug his heels in and refused to change the project deadline.

COMPLEX

Despite the mounting evidence that his strategy was failing, the CEO dug his heels in, stubbornly rejecting any advice from his board of directors.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  2. 02

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  3. 03

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  4. 04

    act one's age, not one's shoe size

    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

  5. 05

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  6. 06

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

  7. 07

    air one's dirty linen in public

    Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

  8. 08

    albatross around one's neck

    A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

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