(idiomatic) Close behind; pursuing or following closely.

(idiomatic) To leave, especially to flee or run away.

Synonym of drag one's feet

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see kick, heels. / (idiomatic) To wait; to wait impatiently or restlessly.

(idiomatic) To wait, especially impatiently or restlessly.

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

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of dig one's heels in

simple past tense and past participle of dig one's heels in

(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