dig into

phrasal verb

dug into; digging into; digs into

: to mix (something) into (soil) by digging

dig the compost into the soil

informal : to begin eating (something)

The family was digging into a delicious meal.

They dug into their steaks.

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.

: 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.

: 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 In the wake of Baby Reindeer's success, Gadd asked fans to not dig into the show's inspirations. —

Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 7 June 2024 But the book also digs into the curiosity many kids have about the world around them. —

Anna Halkidis, Parents, 4 June 2024 These sandals are great for keeping your feet cool and looking stylish with their lightweight construction and soft leather straps that won't rub or dig into your feet. —

Kelsey Chapman, ABC News, 31 May 2024 The cellar had deeper pits dug into the base, which would have been used to hold a large storage container, researchers said. —

Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for dig into

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