not give an inch
US /nɑt ɡɪv ən ɪntʃ/
UK /nɑt ɡɪv ən ɪntʃ/
1.
tidak berganjak sedikit pun, tidak mahu mengalah
to refuse to change your opinion or decision, even when people try to persuade you
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Despite strong opposition, the mayor would not give an inch on the new policy.
Walaupun mendapat tentangan kuat, datuk bandar tidak akan berganjak sedikit pun mengenai dasar baharu itu.
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The negotiators would not give an inch, leading to a stalemate.
Para perunding tidak akan berganjak sedikit pun, menyebabkan kebuntuan.