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verb
To act in a determined manner by firmly maintaining one's beliefs, demands, situation, etc. in the face of opposition or cajoling.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Synonyms: plant one's feet
Antonyms: none provided
History
From firmly placing one’s heels in the ground, particularly in tug of war (pulling) or when bracing oneself (pushing). Compare drag one's feet (“act slowly, from lack of enthusiasm or to delay”).
Across languages
13 source translations are retained for this English entry.
