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digs in one's heels

digs in one's heels is the third-person singular simple present indicative of dig in one's heels.

Meaning of dig in one's heels

Verb

dig in one's heels (third-person singular simple present digs in one's heels, present participle digging in one's heels, simple past and past participle dug in one's heels)

  1. (idiomatic) To act in a determined manner by firmly maintaining one's beliefs, demands, situation, etc. in the face of opposition or cajoling.
    • 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.1938 July 16, Jean Kelvin, “The Tug of War”, in Glasgow Herald, retrieved 18 Jul 2011, page 8

Questions about digs in one's heels

What is digs in one's heels the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Digs in one's heels is the third-person singular simple present indicative of dig in one's heels.

Words near digs in one's heels in the dictionary

  1. digs
  2. digs around
  3. digs deep
  4. digs for victory
  5. digs in
  6. digs in one's heels
  7. digs into
  8. digs on
  9. digs one's grave with a fork
  10. digs one's grave with a fork and spoon
  11. digs one's heels in

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