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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This set of five mid-rise thongs is designed for yoga and everyday wear, with chafe-resistant flat seams and a stretchy waistband that won’t dig into skin.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
The trend made a splash on the subreddit r/FoodLosAngeles as users dug into Gwen's water menu.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Reviewers love the elastic-free waistband that won’t dig into skin or leave marks and the drawstring to adjust them for a better fit.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The movie works amazingly well, but the musical gave us an opportunity to dig into the emotion of key moments.
—Keaton Bell, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
The trend made a splash on the subreddit r/FoodLosAngeles as users dug into Gwen's water menu.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Reviewers love the elastic-free waistband that won’t dig into skin or leave marks and the drawstring to adjust them for a better fit.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
The movie works amazingly well, but the musical gave us an opportunity to dig into the emotion of key moments.
—Keaton Bell, Vogue, 24 Oct. 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 8 Nov. 2025.
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