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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The new film digs into that a bit with a backstory that begins with kid Snow and her parents in a musical number with pies and lots of dancing before things turn bleak.
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
The show digs into an expat community in Hong Kong, led by a grieving mother (Nicole Kidman) and father (Brian Tee) who have lost their child.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
On Today’s episode, Jillian dug into the end of the BOS Nation era, a Chelsea League Cup triumph and the return of NWSL.
—Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
The study doesn't dig into why restaurants saw a slowdown in productivity growth.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
The show digs into an expat community in Hong Kong, led by a grieving mother (Nicole Kidman) and father (Brian Tee) who have lost their child.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
On Today’s episode, Jillian dug into the end of the BOS Nation era, a Chelsea League Cup triumph and the return of NWSL.
—Emily Olsen, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
The study doesn't dig into why restaurants saw a slowdown in productivity growth.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Dig into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dig%20into. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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