Dig Your Heels In Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Dig your heels in What does Dig your heels in mean?	If you dig your heels in, you start to resist something.
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crew What does "crew" mean?	group that works together (often applies to music)
tear off What does "tear off" mean?	to leave or depart in a great hurry	The boy suddenly decided to tear off when school was over.
flat-chested What does "flat-chested" mean?	said of a woman with small breasts
hold (someone's) attention What does "hold (someone's) attention" mean?	keep someone interested	The man standing on the bridge held everyone's attention for over an hour.
get it through one`s head What does "get it through one`s head" mean?	to understand or believe something	The man has got it through his head that he will get a job without making any effort.

smash hit What does "smash hit" mean?	very successful movie, play, or other form of entertainment
safe bet What does "safe bet" mean?	a certainty (a horse that is expected to win a race)	a certainty (a horse that is expected to win a race)It was a safe bet that we would win the large contract if we bid for it.
cut back What does "cut back" mean?	to use fewer or less of something	The company has been cutting back on entertainment expenses recently.
have a cow What does "have a cow" mean?	to become very angry and upset about something	Our teacher had a cow when nobody prepared for the class.
Mailed fist What does "Mailed fist" mean?	Someone who rules or controls something with a mailed fist is in absolute control and tolerates no dissent. A mailed fist in a velvet glove is used to describe someone who appears soft on the outside, but underneath is very hard. 'Iron fist' is an alternative form.

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Dig Your Heels In Idiom