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

Chappell dug into the archives for the occasion, pulling one of the finale looks from Jean Paul Gaultier’s spring 2003 couture collection, originally worn on the runway by Mariacarla Boscono. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025

The singer dug into Jean Paul Gaultier’s archives, selecting a dress from his spring 2003 couture collection. —Hannah Malach, WWD, 2 Feb. 2025

So, yes, absolutely dig into that platter of paella in Valencia to experience Spanish culture. —Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2025

Scott digs into the revenue details to show what separates the franchises. —Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2025