dug in
Refused to budge
Dug in describes a position of firm entrenchment, whether literal or figurative.
Soldiers dug in have fortified their position with trenches or foxholes.
More broadly, someone dug in has committed to their stance and won't budge: Both sides are dug in on the budget deal.
The phrase suggests stubborn resistance to change or pressure.
Firmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- immovableIncapable of being shifted
unshakable · firm · entrenched · committed · inflexible · uncompromising · unflinching · obstinate
Elongated ground excavations
- bunkerReinforced subterranean stronghold
- foxholeMilitary defensive excavation
- sandbagsFilled sacks for barriers
- earthworksConstructed soil fortifications
barricade · breastwork · emplacements · parapet · redoubt · stronghold · outpost · garrison
steadfast
Firmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
immovable · unshakable · firm · entrenched · committed · inflexible · uncompromising · unflinching · obstinate · stubborn
trenches
Elongated ground excavations
- bunkerReinforced subterranean stronghold
- foxholeMilitary defensive excavation
- sandbagsFilled sacks for barriers
earthworks · barricade · breastwork · emplacements · parapet · redoubt · stronghold · outpost · garrison · palisade
- stubbornnessstubbornness, obstinacy, pigheadedness, bullheadedness, mulishness
- took holdgripped, seized, grabbed, grasped, clutched
dug inexposed
Out in open
in the open · unprotected · out in the open · vulnerable · unfortified
dug inyielded
Gave way or produced
gave in · flexible · open-minded · yielding · caved
dug inretreated
Moved backward from advance
withdrew · fell back · pulled out · gave way · surrendered