dug

dig (one's) heels in

To cling stubbornly to one's beliefs, position, or wishes. Please let me tell my side of the story before you dig your heels in on this, OK? I told Grace she can't go, and now she's dug her heels in as if this party is the most important thing in her life.

dig (one's) own grave

To do something that has or will have negative consequences that are easily able to be foreseen. If you don't turn in your project, you're digging your own grave. There's no way you'll get a decent grade without it! I'm afraid I'm digging my own grave by turning down the promotion.

dig deep

1. To exert oneself mentally or physically. I was so exhausted when overtime started that I really had to dig deep to keep playing.

2. To spend a lot of money on something. We had to dig deep after our construction budget ballooned beyond what we had planned.

dig down

1. Literally, to dig a hole into something, such as the ground. I had to dig down and create holes in the soil before I could plant the flowers.

2. To spend one's money. We had to dig down after our construction budget ballooned beyond what we had planned.

dig for (something)

1. Literally, to dig in search of something that has been buried. My dog has been digging for something out in the yard all morning—I wonder if he buried a bone.

2. By extension, to investigate in an attempt to uncover information about someone or something, often negative information. I've been digging for scandalous information on her but have been unsuccessful so far.

dig in (one's) heels

To cling stubbornly to one's beliefs or wishes. Please let me tell my side of the story before you dig in your heels on this, OK? Well, I told Grace she can't go, and now she's dug in her heels as if this party is the most important thing in her life.

dig in(to) (something)

1. Literally, to dig a hole into something, such as the ground. I had to dig into the soil and create a hole for the flowers.

2. To investigate in an attempt to uncover information about someone or something, often negative information. I've been digging into the archives for any information on her past, but I haven't found a single thing.

3. To start eating, often eagerly or excitedly. Well, dig in before your dinner gets cold. Mom's lasagna is always so good—I can't wait to dig into it!

4. To work energetically. Thanks to the whole department digging in, we were able to get that report finished on time.

5. To poke or prod someone or something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "dig" and "in" to refer either to the person or thing being jabbed or to the thing doing the jabbing. The dog might bite you if you keep digging it in its side like that. I dug a toothpick into the cake to see if it was fully cooked.

6. To create protective trenches, as in trench warfare. Once we're dug in here, I think we'll be able to hold this area.

7. To place one's hands in something, usually in an attempt to find something. Here, dig into my purse and see if you can find my sunglasses.

dig out

1. To create an exit by channeling, tunneling, etc. A noun or pronoun can be used between "dig" and "out." The groundhog dug out of its burrow and advanced on my herb garden.

2. To remove something from something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "dig" and "out." Paulina was careful to dig every last raisin out of the cookie.

3. To locate something after searching for it. A noun or pronoun can be used between "dig" and "out." After a few minutes, I was finally able to dig my sunglasses out of my purse.

4. To remove an excess accumulation of something, such as snow or mud. It'll be days before we're able to dig out from this blizzard. Rescue crews have been helping the residents dig out after the mudslide.

See also: dig, out

dig out of (something)

To create an exit out of something by channeling, tunneling, etc. A noun or pronoun can be used between "dig" and "out." The groundhog dug out of its burrow and advanced on my herb garden.

dig some dirt up

To uncover negative information about someone or something. Once I contact my usual sources at the tabloids, I should be able to dig some dirt up on that actress.

See also: dig, dirt, up

dig the dirt

To find negative information that has been concealed. Once I contact my usual sources at the tabloids, I should be able to dig the dirt up on that actress.

dig up

1. Literally, to overturn soil or a similar substance by digging. A noun or pronoun can be used between "dig" and "up." That darn groundhog has dug up my herb garden for the second year in a row.

2. To unearth or uproot something by digging. A noun or pronoun can be used between "dig" and "up." The dog keeps burying bones and digging them up.

3. To search for and find something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "dig" and "up." If you give me some time, I'm sure I can dig up the deed to the house.

4. To uncover negative information about someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "dig" and "up." Once I contact my usual sources at the tabloids, I should be able to dig up some dirt on that actress.

5. slang Listen! Hey, the boss is talking—dig up!

See also: dig, up

dig up (one's) tomahawk

To become angry. Of course he dug up his tomahawk—you insulted him in front of the whole town!

dig up dirt

To uncover negative information about someone or something. Once I contact my usual sources at the tabloids, I should be able to dig up dirt on that actress.

See also: dig, dirt, up

dig up dirt on (someone or something)

To uncover negative and potentially damaging information about someone or something. Once I contact my usual sources at the tabloids, I should be able to dig up dirt on that actress. He was thrown in jail for digging up dirt on the local government.

dig down

and dig deep

1. . Lit. to excavate deeply. They are really having to dig deep to reach bedrock. We are not to the buried cable yet. We will have to dig down some more.

2. Fig. to be generous; to dig deep into one's pockets and come up with as much money as possible to donate to something. (As if digging into one's pocket.) Please dig down. We need every penny you can spare. Dig down deep. Give all you can.

dig out (of something)

to channel or excavate one's way out of something. The miner had to dig out of the cave-in. They were too exhausted to dig out.

See also: dig, out

dig some dirt up (on someone)

Fig. to find out something bad about someone. If you don't stop trying to dig some dirt up on me, I'll get a lawyer and sue you. The citizens' group dug up some dirt on the mayor and used it against her at election time.

See also: dig, dirt, up

dig someone or something up

Fig. to go to great effort to find someone or something. (There is an implication that the thing or person dug up is not the most desirable, but is all that could be found.) Mary dug a date up for the dance next Friday. I dug up a recipe for roast pork with pineapple. I dug up a carpenter who doesn't charge very much.

See also: dig, up

dig something out

Fig. to work hard to locate something and bring it forth. They dug the contract out of the file cabinet. I dug out an old dress and wore it to the Fifties party.

See also: dig, out

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

dig down

Pay with money from one's own pocket; be generous. For example, We've got to dig down deep to make the next payment. [Colloquial; c. 1940]

dig out

1. Extract, remove, as in He was determined to dig out every bit of metal he could find. [Late 1300s]

2. Find by searching for, as in He dug out his first contract from the file. [Mid-1800s]

See also: dig, out

dig up

1. Search out, find, obtain, as in I'm sure I can dig up a few more supporters. [Mid-1800s]

2. dig up some dirt or the dirt . Find derogatory information about someone or something. For example, The editor assigned him to dig up all the dirt on the candidates. The slangy use of the noun dirt for "embarrassing or scandalous information" dates from about 1840, but this metaphoric expression is a century newer.

See also: dig, up

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

dig up dirt

BRITISH & AMERICAN or

dig the dirt

BRITISH

COMMON If you dig up dirt or dig the dirt on someone, you look for harmful or shocking information about them. They hired a detective firm to dig up dirt on their rival. Note: You can also say that you dig for dirt. Reporters even go through trash cans digging for dirt on celebrities. Note: You can describe this activity as dirt-digging. In the movie, a dirt-digging reporter is framed by a corrupt district attorney and sentenced for manslaughter.

See also: dig, dirt, up

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

dig deep

1 give money or other resources generously. 2 make a great effort to do something. informal

The idea here is of thrusting your hands deep into your pockets to find money with which to pay for something.

2 1991 Sports Illustrated You really have to dig deep night after night to get up for every game.

dig the dirt (or dig up dirt)

discover and reveal damaging information about someone. informal

Dirt is commonly used as a metaphor for unsavoury gossip or scandal, as in, for example, dish the dirt (see dish).

dig ˈdeep

1 search thoroughly for information: You’ll need to dig deep into the records to find the figures you want.
2 try hard to provide the money, equipment, etc. that is needed: We’re asking you to dig deep for the earthquake victims.

dig out

1. To create a space or structure by digging: The fox dug a shelter out of the dense earth. The workers dug out a moat around the castle.

2. To create some pathway that leads from some place by digging: The prisoners dug a tunnel out of the dungeon.

3. To expose, gain access to, or free something by digging and removing what surrounds it: They worked around the clock to dig out the city after the blizzard. The nurse dug the splinter out of my finger with a needle.

4. To emerge or become accessible by or as if by digging: It took three weeks for the village to dig out after the mudslide.

See also: dig, out

dig up

1. To unearth or expose and gain access to something by digging: The scientists dug up a dinosaur fossil. The landscapers dug the tree up and replanted it.

2. To scatter earth, snow, or another substance on some surface by digging into it: The woodchucks dug up my lawn last night.

3. To discover or find something through concerted effort: I dug up some old photos that were in the back of my closet. The detective intended to dig the truth up.

See also: dig, up

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

dig (one's) heels in
dig heels in
dig your heels in
dig in (one's) heels
dig in heels
dig in your heels
dig (deep) into (one's) pocket(s)
dig down
dig (something)
dig this

References in periodicals archive

A local beneficiary from this dug well said that there was great shortage of drinking water and now women folk of the area also carrying drinking water at night time.

A large number of people were seen standing in line in front of these dug well to get drinking water in buckets and water cooler.

Social and political circle of Chitral thanked Shahzada Masoodul Mulk CEO of SRSP for constructing of these dug well which provide clean and cold drinking water to inhabitants of the area.

SRSP completes 16 dug well of potable drinking water in Chitral

Notworthy is that the Iraqi Digging Company had been established in 1991 and had dug 1,874 oil wells since its establishment, according to its Director Hassiry.

About 190 oil wells dug in Iraq in 2010 and 140 others to be dug in 2011

Dug, I hear you bleed occasionally when you're singing.

Dug: Horrified girlfriends, promoters not dealing with us.

Dug: Everyone can skate, but James rides Nashua skatepark and random pools all the time that you will never know about.

DefCon4

As can be seen from the table, the total weight of ears of corn produced by the single dug bed was about 28% more than the weight of ears of corn produced by the double dug bed.

The corn plants varied in height in both beds with the minimum 24" and the maximum 69", both occurring in the single dug bed.

Effects of double-digging in a backyard garden

The Big Dig has dug a hole so deep they are wondering how to get themselves out of it.

Holes in the road; IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

Laitinen calls the stones dug from the three different earth layers, not objects of geological research, but art.

Sheer perspiration

Though most of their reports confirmed the suspected importance of moisture in fostering decay, several teams dug up surprises.

'Big dig' unearths clues to garbage decay

词组	dug
释义	dug dig (one's) heels in To cling stubbornly to one's beliefs, position, or wishes. Please let me tell my side of the story before you dig your heels in on this, OK? I told Grace she can't go, and now she's dug her heels in as if this party is the most important thing in her life. See also: dig, heel dig (one's) own grave To do something that has or will have negative consequences that are easily able to be foreseen. If you don't turn in your project, you're digging your own grave. There's no way you'll get a decent grade without it! I'm afraid I'm digging my own grave by turning down the promotion. See also: dig, grave, own dig deep 1. To exert oneself mentally or physically. I was so exhausted when overtime started that I really had to dig deep to keep playing. 2. To spend a lot of money on something. We had to dig deep after our construction budget ballooned beyond what we had planned. See also: deep, dig dig down 1. Literally, to dig a hole into something, such as the ground. I had to dig down and create holes in the soil before I could plant the flowers. 2. To spend one's money. We had to dig down after our construction budget ballooned beyond what we had planned. See also: dig, down dig for (something) 1. Literally, to dig in search of something that has been buried. My dog has been digging for something out in the yard all morning—I wonder if he buried a bone. 2. By extension, to investigate in an attempt to uncover information about someone or something, often negative information. I've been digging for scandalous information on her but have been unsuccessful so far. See also: dig dig in (one's) heels To cling stubbornly to one's beliefs or wishes. Please let me tell my side of the story before you dig in your heels on this, OK? Well, I told Grace she can't go, and now she's dug in her heels as if this party is the most important thing in her life. See also: dig, heel dig in(to) (something) 1. Literally, to dig a hole into something, such as the ground. I had to dig into the soil and create a hole for the flowers. 2. To investigate in an attempt to uncover information about someone or something, often negative information. I've been digging into the archives for any information on her past, but I haven't found a single thing. 3. To start eating, often eagerly or excitedly. Well, dig in before your dinner gets cold. Mom's lasagna is always so good—I can't wait to dig into it! 4. To work energetically. Thanks to the whole department digging in, we were able to get that report finished on time. 5. To poke or prod someone or something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "dig" and "in" to refer either to the person or thing being jabbed or to the thing doing the jabbing. The dog might bite you if you keep digging it in its side like that. I dug a toothpick into the cake to see if it was fully cooked. 6. To create protective trenches, as in trench warfare. Once we're dug in here, I think we'll be able to hold this area. 7. To place one's hands in something, usually in an attempt to find something. Here, dig into my purse and see if you can find my sunglasses. See also: dig dig out 1. To create an exit by channeling, tunneling, etc. A noun or pronoun can be used between "dig" and "out." The groundhog dug out of its burrow and advanced on my herb garden. 2. To remove something from something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "dig" and "out." Paulina was careful to dig every last raisin out of the cookie. 3. To locate something after searching for it. A noun or pronoun can be used between "dig" and "out." After a few minutes, I was finally able to dig my sunglasses out of my purse. 4. To remove an excess accumulation of something, such as snow or mud. It'll be days before we're able to dig out from this blizzard. Rescue crews have been helping the residents dig out after the mudslide. See also: dig, out dig out of (something) To create an exit out of something by channeling, tunneling, etc. A noun or pronoun can be used between "dig" and "out." The groundhog dug out of its burrow and advanced on my herb garden. See also: dig, of, out dig some dirt up To uncover negative information about someone or something. Once I contact my usual sources at the tabloids, I should be able to dig some dirt up on that actress. See also: dig, dirt, up dig the dirt To find negative information that has been concealed. Once I contact my usual sources at the tabloids, I should be able to dig the dirt up on that actress. See also: dig, dirt dig up 1. Literally, to overturn soil or a similar substance by digging. A noun or pronoun can be used between "dig" and "up." That darn groundhog has dug up my herb garden for the second year in a row. 2. To unearth or uproot something by digging. A noun or pronoun can be used between "dig" and "up." The dog keeps burying bones and digging them up. 3. To search for and find something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "dig" and "up." If you give me some time, I'm sure I can dig up the deed to the house. 4. To uncover negative information about someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "dig" and "up." Once I contact my usual sources at the tabloids, I should be able to dig up some dirt on that actress. 5. slang Listen! Hey, the boss is talking—dig up! See also: dig, up dig up (one's) tomahawk To become angry. Of course he dug up his tomahawk—you insulted him in front of the whole town! See also: dig, tomahawk, up dig up dirt To uncover negative information about someone or something. Once I contact my usual sources at the tabloids, I should be able to dig up dirt on that actress. See also: dig, dirt, up dig up dirt on (someone or something) To uncover negative and potentially damaging information about someone or something. Once I contact my usual sources at the tabloids, I should be able to dig up dirt on that actress. He was thrown in jail for digging up dirt on the local government. See also: dig, dirt, on, up Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. dig down and dig deep 1. . Lit. to excavate deeply. They are really having to dig deep to reach bedrock. We are not to the buried cable yet. We will have to dig down some more. 2. Fig. to be generous; to dig deep into one's pockets and come up with as much money as possible to donate to something. (As if digging into one's pocket.) Please dig down. We need every penny you can spare. Dig down deep. Give all you can. See also: dig, down dig out (of something) to channel or excavate one's way out of something. The miner had to dig out of the cave-in. They were too exhausted to dig out. See also: dig, out dig some dirt up (on someone) Fig. to find out something bad about someone. If you don't stop trying to dig some dirt up on me, I'll get a lawyer and sue you. The citizens' group dug up some dirt on the mayor and used it against her at election time. See also: dig, dirt, up dig someone or something up Fig. to go to great effort to find someone or something. (There is an implication that the thing or person dug up is not the most desirable, but is all that could be found.) Mary dug a date up for the dance next Friday. I dug up a recipe for roast pork with pineapple. I dug up a carpenter who doesn't charge very much. See also: dig, up dig something out Fig. to work hard to locate something and bring it forth. They dug the contract out of the file cabinet. I dug out an old dress and wore it to the Fifties party. See also: dig, out McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. dig down Pay with money from one's own pocket; be generous. For example, We've got to dig down deep to make the next payment. [Colloquial; c. 1940] See also: dig, down dig out 1. Extract, remove, as in He was determined to dig out every bit of metal he could find. [Late 1300s] 2. Find by searching for, as in He dug out his first contract from the file. [Mid-1800s] See also: dig, out dig up 1. Search out, find, obtain, as in I'm sure I can dig up a few more supporters. [Mid-1800s] 2. dig up some dirt or the dirt . Find derogatory information about someone or something. For example, The editor assigned him to dig up all the dirt on the candidates. The slangy use of the noun dirt for "embarrassing or scandalous information" dates from about 1840, but this metaphoric expression is a century newer. See also: dig, up The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. dig up dirt BRITISH & AMERICAN or dig the dirt BRITISH COMMON If you dig up dirt or dig the dirt on someone, you look for harmful or shocking information about them. They hired a detective firm to dig up dirt on their rival. Note: You can also say that you dig for dirt. Reporters even go through trash cans digging for dirt on celebrities. Note: You can describe this activity as dirt-digging. In the movie, a dirt-digging reporter is framed by a corrupt district attorney and sentenced for manslaughter. See also: dig, dirt, up Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. dig deep 1 give money or other resources generously. 2 make a great effort to do something. informal The idea here is of thrusting your hands deep into your pockets to find money with which to pay for something. 2 1991 Sports Illustrated You really have to dig deep night after night to get up for every game. See also: deep, dig dig the dirt (or dig up dirt) discover and reveal damaging information about someone. informal Dirt is commonly used as a metaphor for unsavoury gossip or scandal, as in, for example, dish the dirt (see dish). See also: dig, dirt Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary dig ˈdeep 1 search thoroughly for information: You’ll need to dig deep into the records to find the figures you want. 2 try hard to provide the money, equipment, etc. that is needed: We’re asking you to dig deep for the earthquake victims. See also: deep, dig Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary dig out v. 1. To create a space or structure by digging: The fox dug a shelter out of the dense earth. The workers dug out a moat around the castle. 2. To create some pathway that leads from some place by digging: The prisoners dug a tunnel out of the dungeon. 3. To expose, gain access to, or free something by digging and removing what surrounds it: They worked around the clock to dig out the city after the blizzard. The nurse dug the splinter out of my finger with a needle. 4. To emerge or become accessible by or as if by digging: It took three weeks for the village to dig out after the mudslide. See also: dig, out dig up v. 1. To unearth or expose and gain access to something by digging: The scientists dug up a dinosaur fossil. The landscapers dug the tree up and replanted it. 2. To scatter earth, snow, or another substance on some surface by digging into it: The woodchucks dug up my lawn last night. 3. To discover or find something through concerted effort: I dug up some old photos that were in the back of my closet. The detective intended to dig the truth up. See also: dig, up The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. See also: dig (one's) heels in dig heels in dig your heels in dig in (one's) heels dig in heels dig in your heels dig (deep) into (one's) pocket(s) dig down dig (something) dig this References in periodicals archive A local beneficiary from this dug well said that there was great shortage of drinking water and now women folk of the area also carrying drinking water at night time. A large number of people were seen standing in line in front of these dug well to get drinking water in buckets and water cooler. Social and political circle of Chitral thanked Shahzada Masoodul Mulk CEO of SRSP for constructing of these dug well which provide clean and cold drinking water to inhabitants of the area. SRSP completes 16 dug well of potable drinking water in Chitral Notworthy is that the Iraqi Digging Company had been established in 1991 and had dug 1,874 oil wells since its establishment, according to its Director Hassiry. About 190 oil wells dug in Iraq in 2010 and 140 others to be dug in 2011 Dug, I hear you bleed occasionally when you're singing. Dug: Horrified girlfriends, promoters not dealing with us. Dug: Everyone can skate, but James rides Nashua skatepark and random pools all the time that you will never know about. DefCon4 As can be seen from the table, the total weight of ears of corn produced by the single dug bed was about 28% more than the weight of ears of corn produced by the double dug bed. The corn plants varied in height in both beds with the minimum 24" and the maximum 69", both occurring in the single dug bed. Effects of double-digging in a backyard garden The Big Dig has dug a hole so deep they are wondering how to get themselves out of it. Holes in the road; IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER Laitinen calls the stones dug from the three different earth layers, not objects of geological research, but art. Sheer perspiration Though most of their reports confirmed the suspected importance of moisture in fostering decay, several teams dug up surprises. 'Big dig' unearths clues to garbage decay
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