planted one's feet
Refused to move
To plant one's feet is to stand firm, either literally by positioning oneself solidly on the ground or figuratively by refusing to yield: She planted her feet and wouldn't budge.
The phrase suggests deliberate, resolute stance—preparing for resistance or confrontation: He planted his feet and demanded an explanation.
- footingSecure ground position
- firm stanceUnwavering commitment to opinion
- stanceStanding posture or viewpoint
- resolveFirmness of purpose
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
bracing · fortitude · foundation · perseverance · grounding · put down roots · tenacity · willpower · courage · took a stand · traction · immovable · won't budge · steadfastness · dug in · conviction · anchoring · centering
planted one's feetcaved in
Collapsed or capitulated
gave in · backed down · retreated · capitulated · yielded
planted one's feetretreated
Moved backward from advance
fled · turned tail · ran away · backed away · withdrew
plant, planted, planting, plants, plantation, plantable, replant, replanted, implant