| 词汇 | not give an inch |
| 释义 | Idiom not give an inch(not) budge/give an inch to refuse to change your opinion or agree to even very small changes that another person wants.I keep asking her to think again, but she won't budge an inch.He refuses to give an inch on health and safety issues. (sometimes + on)not give an inchTo not move, change, or shift in any way at all. My brother doesn't give an inch once he gets an idea in his head, so don't bother trying to reason with him. I can't believe how tight this bolt is on here—it won't give an inch! not budge/give/move an ˈinchrefuse to change your position, decision, etc. even a little: We tried to negotiate a lower price but they wouldn’t budge an inch. |
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