ABAIRTÍ
IN FOCLÓIR GAEILGE—BÉARLA
~ a chur i bhfeac, i dtaca, i dtalamh, i dteannta, to get a firm foothold, dig one’s feet in.
Cos a chur i bhfeac, i dtaca, i dtalamh, i dteannta, to put down one’s foot firmly, to refuse to budge.
Tá sé ~ ar a chosa, he is firm on his legs.
Do chos a chur i d~, to plant one’s foot firmly; to take a firm stance, refuse to budge.