Meaning of 'Dig your heels in'
What does the saying 'Dig your heels in' mean?
Idiom: Dig your heels in
Meaning:
If you dig your heels in, you start to resist something.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Clothes |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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