How to Pronounce "dig in your heels"
expression
DIG-in-yer-HEELZ
DIG-in-yaw-HEELZ
Definition
To refuse to change your opinion or decision, even when others try to persuade you to do so.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɪɡ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈhiɫz
British English
dˈɪɡ/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /hˈiːlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DIG-in-yer-HEELZ
UK
DIG-in-yaw-HEELZ
Listen in Context
Even after hearing the arguments, she dug in her heels and didn't change her mind.
The company dug in its heels during the negotiations.
If you dig in your heels, we may not reach an agreement.
I tried to compromise, but he just dug in his heels about every single issue.