dig in one's heels

== English == === Etymology === 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”). === Pronunciation === === Verb === dig in one's heels (third-person singular simple present digs in one's heels, present participle digging in one's heels, simple past and past participle dug in one's heels) (idiomatic) To act in a determined manner by firmly maintaining one's beliefs, demands, situation, etc. in the face of opposition or cajoling. Alternative form: dig one's heels in Synonym: plant one's feet Coordinate terms: drag one's heels, drag one's feet (procrastinate without clearly refusing) ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === dig one's heels in