dig into

phrasal verb

dug into; digging into; digs into

1

: to mix (something) into (soil) by digging

dig the compost into the soil

2

informal : to begin eating (something)

The family was digging into a delicious meal.

They dug into their steaks.

3

somewhat informal : to try to learn or uncover information by studying (something)

The detectives dug into his past and learned that he had once lived in another country.

4

: to push against (a body part) in a sharp and painful way

The bed's springs are digging into my back.

Her fingernails dug into my hand.

5

: to push (something) into (a body part) in a sharp and painful way

She dug her fingernails into my hand.

He dug his elbow into my ribs.

Examples of dig into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Each pair is sewn with seams that lay flat and never get all twisted and dig into your skin. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024

Despite the high-rise fit, the smooth waistband is specifically designed not to dig into the skin. —Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024

Nicholas Weinstock, president of Invention Studios, pointed to the irony of digging into local and especially emotional content that had the potential to resonate with international audiences as the best survival strategy in today’s global market. —Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Dec. 2024

So long to a show that felt as warm and cozy as digging into your favorite comfort food. —Ew Staff, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024