dig in one's heels

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To act in a determined manner by firmly maintaining one's beliefs, demands, situation, etc. in the face of opposition or cajoling. idiomatic
    — What we want are more women of combined business efficiency and integrity to get into public life and dig in their heels against the forces of war, lust, and injustice.

词形变化

digs in one's heels present,singular,third-person digging in one's heels participle,present dug in one's heels participle,past dug in one's heels past

词源

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”).
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