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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The thriller takes an unsettling turn for both men, as the narrative digs into race, trauma and evil.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Whether by foot, horseback, or vehicle, these tours are a dynamic way to dig into Culpeper’s storied past.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Back at Trader Vic’s, people are starting to dig into their meals of Oyster Beef and buttery Pake Noodles.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
In a TikTok video, Sandlin and her mom, Meg, dug into the treat before even leaving the Costco parking lot.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Whether by foot, horseback, or vehicle, these tours are a dynamic way to dig into Culpeper’s storied past.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Back at Trader Vic’s, people are starting to dig into their meals of Oyster Beef and buttery Pake Noodles.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
In a TikTok video, Sandlin and her mom, Meg, dug into the treat before even leaving the Costco parking lot.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 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 29 Sep. 2025.
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