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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Get The Recipe Creamy Kale Bake Love it or hate it, everyone will be a fan of kale after digging into this pasta dish.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Eli Hager and Lucas Waldron dug into why low-income families in Arizona weren’t using school vouchers as voucher supporters were pitching similar programs across the country.
—ProPublica, 26 Dec. 2024
In the past, the thought of digging into her family history had never occurred to Johnson, who'd taught journalism at Boston University.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
Why Ski-Doo is the only snowmobile permitted in Yellowstone
Kristin Shaw, our contributor for all things auto, dug into the history of Ski-Doo, the only snowmobile quiet enough to be allowed at Yellowstone National Park.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Dec. 2024
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Eli Hager and Lucas Waldron dug into why low-income families in Arizona weren’t using school vouchers as voucher supporters were pitching similar programs across the country.
—ProPublica, 26 Dec. 2024
In the past, the thought of digging into her family history had never occurred to Johnson, who'd taught journalism at Boston University.
—Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
Why Ski-Doo is the only snowmobile permitted in Yellowstone
Kristin Shaw, our contributor for all things auto, dug into the history of Ski-Doo, the only snowmobile quiet enough to be allowed at Yellowstone National Park.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Dig into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20into. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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