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"etymology_text": "From firmly placing one’s heels in the ground, particularly in tug of war (pulling) or when bracing oneself (pushing). Compare drag one's feet (“act slowly, from lack of enthusiasm or to delay”).",
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"sense": "to act in a determined manner",
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"sense": "to act in a determined manner",
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"word": "mantenerse en sus trece"
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"word": "empecinarse"
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"word": "freiner des quatre fers"
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"sense": "to act in a determined manner",
"word": "puntare i piedi"
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