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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An influential state senator in the South Bay wants an auditor to dig into the finances of a Bay Area commission that’s facing scrutiny for its manner of spending billions of dollars in tolls across seven bridges.
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Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier dug into some numbers this offseason regarding right-handed hitters and found Bregman was among the better right-handed pull-side hitters in the league.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Richter dug into options for facility changes within each of the district’s 13 regions, known as pyramids, reviewed by two groups of district stakeholders: the community task force and steering committee.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Feb. 2025
But anyone who’s dug into their catalog even a little bit knows there’s no scarcity of really great music.
—Joe Kwaczala, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
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Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier dug into some numbers this offseason regarding right-handed hitters and found Bregman was among the better right-handed pull-side hitters in the league.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Richter dug into options for facility changes within each of the district’s 13 regions, known as pyramids, reviewed by two groups of district stakeholders: the community task force and steering committee.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Feb. 2025
But anyone who’s dug into their catalog even a little bit knows there’s no scarcity of really great music.
—Joe Kwaczala, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Dig into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20into. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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