dig your heels in

Related to word: dig

Idiom

Definition

  1. To stubbornly refuse to change one's plans or ideas, especially when facing persuasion from others.

    (尤指不顾他人劝说)坚持己见,一意孤行。

    • Despite everyone advising her to reconsider, she dug her heels in and refused to abandon the plan.

      尽管每个人都建议她重新考虑,她还是坚持己见,拒绝放弃这个计划。

    • During the negotiations, he dug his heels in, and as a result, no agreement could be reached.

      在谈判期间,他坚持己见,结果无法达成任何协议。

    • She dug her heels in, refusing to back down, despite facing strong opposition.

      尽管面临强烈的反对,她还是坚持己见,拒绝退让。