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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Sink into one of the plush velvet booths and dig into omelets, burgers, steaks, and (so much) more.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
In particular, few scholars have dug into their effectiveness in helping people forge new connections.
—Adam M. Kleinbaum, The Conversation, 26 Dec. 2025
Heavy machinery will be used to dig into the basement, Dippolito said.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Dec. 2025
To commemorate Princess Lilibet's fourth birthday on June 4, Meghan Markle dug into her personal archives and pulled out one of the best viral moments of the year.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
In particular, few scholars have dug into their effectiveness in helping people forge new connections.
—Adam M. Kleinbaum, The Conversation, 26 Dec. 2025
Heavy machinery will be used to dig into the basement, Dippolito said.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Dec. 2025
To commemorate Princess Lilibet's fourth birthday on June 4, Meghan Markle dug into her personal archives and pulled out one of the best viral moments of the year.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Dig into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20into. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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