dig in one's heels

Etymology
From firmly placing one’s heels in the ground, particularly in (pulling) or when bracing oneself (pushing). Compare.

Verb

 * 1)  To act in a determined manner by firmly maintaining one's beliefs, demands, situation, etc. in the face of opposition.

Translations

 * French:
 * Italian: puntare i piedi,
 * Kabuverdianu: finka pe
 * Portuguese: fincar o pé
 * Russian:
 * Spanish: mantenerse en sus trece, ,