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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When you’re getting dressed for the day, few things are as irritating as putting together the perfect outfit only for the bra to dig into your skin underneath it all.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Let’s dig into the latest findings from the survey, which asked global execs about their main priorities and challenges related to initiatives and the role their organization plays in making the world more sustainable.
—Forbes Research, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Detroit is already trying this with bike tours that dig into Black music and industrial history.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Investigators must dig into each individual report to determine whether the unfortunate incident was actually caused by a vaccine or simply a coincidence.
—Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2025
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Let’s dig into the latest findings from the survey, which asked global execs about their main priorities and challenges related to initiatives and the role their organization plays in making the world more sustainable.
—Forbes Research, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Detroit is already trying this with bike tours that dig into Black music and industrial history.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
Investigators must dig into each individual report to determine whether the unfortunate incident was actually caused by a vaccine or simply a coincidence.
—Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dig into
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“Dig into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20into. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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