Dig One’s Heels In
- Dig One’s Heels In
- How common is this idiom?: This idiom is not commonly used among younger generations, and is mostly used by older adults or in formal writing. However, it can still be found in some modern contexts, such as in sports or business, where it is used to convey determination and resistance.
- Literal Meaning: To literally dig one's heels into the ground, as a horse might do when resisting being moved.
- Actual Idiomatic Meaning: To refuse to change one's position or opinion, or to resist being moved or persuaded.
- The politician dug her heels in and refused to back down from her stance on the issue.
- The union workers dug their heels in and went on strike to protest the new contract.
- After a few rounds of negotiations, the buyer dug his heels in and refused to budge on the price.
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