Dig Heels In: Meaning in Hindi & English

What does “dig your heels in” mean?

“Dig your heels in” is an idiom that refers to the act of sticking to one’s opinions, plans or decisions despite external pressure to change them. It can also mean to resist being moved from one’s position or stand.

Usage of “dig your heels in”

“Dig your heels in” is typically used to describe a situation where someone is being stubborn and refusing to change their mind, even if they are wrong. It is often used in arguments, negotiations, or conflicts where two parties have different opinions or interests.

Examples of “dig your heels in” in a sentence in English and its meaning in Hindi

1. “The company’s management is digging their heels in and refusing to negotiate with the union.” (कंपनी के प्रबंधन तंत्र अपनी राय पर अतिक्रमण कर रहे हैं और संघ के साथ समझौते करने से इनकार कर रहे हैं।)
2. “My parents dug their heels in and refused to let me go on the trip.” (मेरे माता-पिता ने अपनी राय में अटकर ट्रिप पर जाने से मना कर दिया।)
3. “She’s really dug her heels in about buying that car.” (उसने वाकई उस कार को ख़रीदने के लिए अपनी राय में अटक गई है।)

The meaning of “dig your heels in” in all the above sentences is that someone is stubborn and is not willing to change their view or position.

Translating “dig your heels in” into Hindi

In Hindi, the idiom “dig your heels in” can be translated as “अपनी ज़िद पर अड़ जाना” (apni zid par ad jana), which means to stick to one’s stubbornness or obstinacy.

हिंदी में, मुहावरा “dig your heels in” को “अपनी ज़िद पर अड़ जाना” भी कहा जा सकता है, जो किसी की ज़िददी या दृढ़ता को दर्शाता है।