Dig In One's Heels Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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dig in one's heels What does dig in one's heels mean?	to refuse to change one's mind or course of action	The man decided to dig in his heels and refuse to accept the offer to settle the dispute.
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U-turn What does "U-turn" mean?	If a government changes its position radically on an issue, especially when they have promised not to do so, this is a U-turn.
blow the lid off (something) What does "blow the lid off (something)" mean?	to reveal something (often a wrongdoing)	The government investigation blew the lid off the illegal activities.
Right up my alley What does "Right up my alley" mean?	If something is right up your alley, it suits you perfectly.
GSW What does "GSW" mean?	gunshot wound
gomer What does "gomer" mean?	person thrown out of an emergency room due to repeated or inappropriate visits (short for "get out of my ER")
Stiff-necked What does "Stiff-necked" mean?	A stiff-necked person is rather formal and finds it hard to relax in company.
check What does "check" mean?	inter. okay; yes; right
bite off more than one can chew What does "bite off more than one can chew" mean?	to try to do or eat more than you can manage	I bit off more than I can chew when I began to work in the evening.

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Dig In One's Heels Idiom