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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At Chessie Burger, dig into family-friendly dishes like wings, chili dogs, and crabcake sandwiches.
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Katie Riley, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025
Joining me to dig into all of it is Abigail Marsh, professor of psychology and neuroscience at Georgetown University.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
With his sixth feature, two decades of digging into the human and artistic psyche have yielded Trier’s most accessible film, which tracks generational trauma within an Oslo show business family.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Nov. 2025
The fear factor was the idea of digging into character.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
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Katie Riley, Travel + Leisure, 15 Nov. 2025
Joining me to dig into all of it is Abigail Marsh, professor of psychology and neuroscience at Georgetown University.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025
With his sixth feature, two decades of digging into the human and artistic psyche have yielded Trier’s most accessible film, which tracks generational trauma within an Oslo show business family.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Nov. 2025
The fear factor was the idea of digging into character.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
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“Dig into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20into. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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