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

But to find a way for the rhythm section to really sort of dig into that is really, really important. — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Plus, the straps are thick and padded to prevent them from digging into shoulders during a high-intensity workout. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Between museums, travelers can explore its famed Parque de El Retiro, then dig into its serious tapas culture that's ideal for snackers. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

If someone digs into details, breathe before performing confidence. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026

Rhymes for dig into

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