dig into

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.

Examples of dig into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Friedman and Gomes were intrigued enough to have their group dig into the evolution of Heyward’s swing. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

When candidates describe their accomplishments or challenges, dig into the interpersonal context. — Harvard Business Review, 24 Aug. 2026

The stiff heel counter of the shoe can dig into the Achilles tendon, and the friction against the heel can cause blisters. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

The new story digs into the lobbying efforts and behind-the-scenes maneuvering that preceded Live Nation’s surprise settlement with the DOJ in early March, just one week into the company’s federal antitrust trial. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for dig into

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue