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budge an inch
Verb
figuratively
in the negative
Japanese Meaning
（比喩的に、特に否定文で）わずかな変化でも、意見や態度を変える、または譲歩することを意味します。 / 全く状況や立場を変えない、少しの動きすら見せないという意味です。
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
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(figuratively, chiefly in the negative) To make any change in one's position or opinion, no matter how small.
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budge an inch
Despite the criticism, the committee wouldn't budge an inch on their decision.
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Despite the criticism, the committee wouldn't budge an inch on their decision.
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