English · Idiom Attested

dig one's heels in

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Refuse to change one's plans or ideas, especially when counseled otherwise.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Từ chối thay đổi kế hoạch hoặc ý tưởng

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Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Sources & notes

Imported from Wikipedia “English-language idioms” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.

Topics: Legs

Common questions

What does “dig one's heels in” mean?

Refuse to change one's plans or ideas, especially when counseled otherwise.

Is “dig one's heels in” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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