dig in heels
Related to dig in heels: without a hitch, in droves
dig in (one's) heels
To cling stubbornly to one's beliefs or wishes. Please let me tell my side of the story before you dig in your heels on this, OK? Well, I told Grace she can't go, and now she's dug in her heels as if this party is the most important thing in her life.
See also: dig, heel
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
dig in (one's) heels
To resist opposition stubbornly; refuse to yield or compromise.
See also: dig, heel
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- dig in (one's) heels
- dig in your heels
- dig your heels in
- dug
- dig (one's) heels in
- dig heels in
- dig (deep) into (one's) pocket(s)
- dig down
- dig (something)
- dig this