(idiomatic, transitive) To save someone or something from trouble.

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

(informal, idiomatic) To put oneself in even more trouble.

present participle of dig oneself in a hole

Alternative form of dig oneself in a hole

(informal) to create a situation that is difficult to get out of.

(idiomatic) to refuse to change one's plans or ideas, especially when counseled otherwise / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dig, heel, in.

present participle of dig one's heels in

present participle of dig up dirt

present participle of dig in one's heels