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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However, the true goal is to empower people—giving professionals more time and tools to dig into meaningful, fulfilling work; better serve customers; and connect, collaborate and create in new and powerful ways.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
This rake features super-sharp teeth to dig into any type of soil.
—Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2025
Tony Lam digs into a full spread of Vietnamese dishes.
—Anh Do, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
The top has loose, 3/4-sleeves, and the accompanying wide-leg pants have an elastic waistband that doesn’t dig into my stomach.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
This rake features super-sharp teeth to dig into any type of soil.
—Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2025
Tony Lam digs into a full spread of Vietnamese dishes.
—Anh Do, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
The top has loose, 3/4-sleeves, and the accompanying wide-leg pants have an elastic waistband that doesn’t dig into my stomach.
—Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 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 3 May. 2025.
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