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as stubborn as a mule

extremely unwilling to change your mind or behaviour

If someone is as stubborn as a mule, they refuse to change their opinion or behaviour.

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expression

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Did Ben finally apologise?

No, he is as stubborn as a mule.

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My father is as stubborn as a mule when it comes to changing his routine.

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Not: He is ‸ stubborn as a mule.

Say: He is as stubborn as a mule.

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be as stubborn as a mule; become as stubborn as a mule

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My father is as stubborn as a mule when it comes to changing his routine.

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as stubborn as a mule

extremely unwilling to change your mind or behaviour

“My father is as stubborn as a mule when it comes to changing his routine.”

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