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.
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Eric Levenson, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
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Eric Levenson, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
Ahluwalia Launches Autumn/Winter 2025 Collection In its latest collection, entitled Sanctuary, Ahluwalia digs into the concept of conservation.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
City Council will dig into the particulars of the budget before voting on it in April.
—Annalise Frank, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Timothy has bigger fish to fry. Only $10 Million
During last week’s episode, Timothy Ratcliffe was contacted by a Wall Street Journal reporter digging into some shady past business dealings.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Dig into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20into. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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