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dig heels in

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dig your heels in

to refuse to do what other people are trying to persuade you to do, especially to refuse to change your opinions or plans. We suggested it would be quicker to fly, but she dug her heels in and insisted on taking the train.

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difference of opinion
different
different ball of wax
different strokes
different strokes for different folks
dig
dig deep

dig heels in
dig in
dig in heels
dig into a hole
dig out
dig own grave
dig the dirt
dig up

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