English Dictionary

dig in one's heels

動詞

慣用表現

(idiomatic) To act in a determined manner by firmly maintaining one's beliefs, demands, situation, etc. in the face of opposition.

日本語の意味

頑固に態度を曲げず、要求や信念を固持すること / 譲れずに反対や抵抗を示すこと / 意固地に、譲歩せず主張し続けること

In negotiations, it's easy to dig in one's heels when one's principles are at stake.

交渉においては、自分の信念が危うくなると、頑なに譲らないことがよくある。

意味（1）

(idiomatic) To act in a determined manner by firmly maintaining one's beliefs, demands, situation, etc. in the face of opposition.

What we want are more women of combined business efficiency and integrity to get into public life and dig in their heels against the forces of war, lust, and injustice.

digs in one's heels （ present singular third-person ）

digging in one's heels （ participle present ）

dug in one's heels （ participle past ）

dug in one's heels （ past ）