won't budge an inch

not budge an inch

To not move, change, or shift in any way at all. My brother doesn't budge an inch once he gets an idea in his head, so don't bother trying to reason with him. I can't believe how tight this bolt is on here—it won't budge an inch!
See also: budge, inch, not

won't budge an inch

Will not move, change, or shift in any way at all. Once my brother gets his mind made up, he won't budge an inch, so don't bother trying to reason with him. I can't believe how tight this bolt is on here—it won't budge an inch!
See also: budge, inch
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • not budge an inch
  • not budge/give/move an inch
  • doesnt
  • bother
  • don't bother me
  • Don't bother me!
  • doesn't bother me any
  • (it) doesn't bother me any
  • (it) doesn't bother me at all
  • don't waste your time
References in classic literature
But if you plod along, for half an hour, over this soft, easy carpet - giving way at every step, yielding the more the harder you press, - you'll find it rather wearisome work, and be glad enough to come to a bit of good, firm rock, that won't budge an inch whether you stand, walk, or stamp upon it; and, though it be hard as the nether millstone, you'll find it the easier footing after all.'
However, YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLfWmdLGaGE) Gear 5 believes that Law won't budge an inch and will remain tight-lipped even with the combined pressure from Hawkins and Drake.
We've all seen players lead with the forearm in 50-50 challenges, and in tight games you need warriors who are prepared to get stuck in when stubborn opponents won't budge an inch in midfield.
You know, the kind that makes ya look awesome, feel amazing and won't budge an inch? We found it.
The source added: "They won't budge an inch on when they go out because they want to pull in the most cash they can for advertising.
While the chance to take a sled out yourself would be great fun, unless you speak fluent french, the rascally huskies can smell you coming amile off and won't budge an inch unless you ask them very, very nicely.
He said: "Prices in Rugby are ludicrous but the petrol stations won't budge an inch."
The Harrods tycoon thinks Wilkins is being too greedy and won't budge an inch.
He said: "They won't budge an inch on when they go out because they want to pull in the most cash they can for advertising.