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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In a journey to reclaim her family's story, Hargitay dug into her past, which led to a number of jaw-dropping discoveries — including the true identity of her father.
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Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 27 June 2025
Fellow British label Dunhill, which also migrated to Milan this season, dug into the elegance of Windsor men — in particular, the Duke of Windsor and King Charles, as well as British rock stars Bryan Ferry and Charlie Watts.
—Chidozie Obasi, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
At the moment, however, Democrats and Republicans are dug into their positions and haven’t been able to find an agreeable-by-both-sides compromise.
—Steve Vernon, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Mazzola dug into the UnitedHealthcare claims and was shocked to find the insurer had drawn up reimbursement checks payable to her practice and then deposited those checks into its own bank account, records shared with NBC News show.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 20 June 2025
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Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 27 June 2025
Fellow British label Dunhill, which also migrated to Milan this season, dug into the elegance of Windsor men — in particular, the Duke of Windsor and King Charles, as well as British rock stars Bryan Ferry and Charlie Watts.
—Chidozie Obasi, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
At the moment, however, Democrats and Republicans are dug into their positions and haven’t been able to find an agreeable-by-both-sides compromise.
—Steve Vernon, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Mazzola dug into the UnitedHealthcare claims and was shocked to find the insurer had drawn up reimbursement checks payable to her practice and then deposited those checks into its own bank account, records shared with NBC News show.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 20 June 2025
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“Dig into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20into. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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