digs in one's heels

A form of dig in one's heels — To act in a determined manner by firmly maintaining one's beliefs, demands, situation, etc. in the face of opposition or cajoling.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of dig in one's heels
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