dug 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. participlepastsimple past and past participle of dig in one's heels
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dug in one's heels. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dug%20in%20one's%20heels

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Chicago

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