dig into

phrasal verb

dug into; digging into; digs into

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

dig the compost into the soil

informal : to begin eating (something)

The family was digging into a delicious meal.

They dug into their steaks.

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.

: 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.

: 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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Spend a night cooking dinner in the chef’s kitchen or dig into a lunch out on the patio. —

Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024 Tyler admonished viewers for digging into his private life, saying his children's birth certificates have now been made public. —

Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024 Lightspeed, Fortune’s partner for the list, also worked with Wakefield Research to survey 200 CISOs and dig into some of the biggest trends, priorities, and worries facing security leaders today. —

Fortune Editors, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024 Made with a stretchy polyester-spandex-cotton blend, these tights come with a thick, smoothing elastic waistband that won’t dig into your midsection. —

Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dig into