will not budge
Frequency: 6.54.1 per million words
used to express a firm refusal to change a position or opinion
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Examples (10)
- She believes she's right, and she will not budge from her position.
- This old, heavy desk is stuck; it won't budge no matter how hard we push.
- The union leader is firm in his demands and will not budge.
- The seller has set a final price and will not budge any lower.
- I've tried reasoning with him for hours, but he simply will not budge.
- The government will not budge on its new tax policy, despite public outcry.
- The stubborn mule has planted its feet and will not budge.
- Our legal team is confident in our case and will not budge on the key clauses.
- He wants to stay at the park, and he will not budge from the swing set.
- You can try to persuade her, but I guarantee she won't budge on this issue.