dig into

US /dɪɡ ˈɪntuː/

UK /dɪɡ ˈɪntuː/

1.

to start working hard and seriously on something

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It's time to really dig into this project and get it done.

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We need to dig into the data to find the root cause of the problem.

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delve into investigate research explore examine

2.

to eat a large amount of food with enthusiasm

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After a long hike, we were ready to dig into a hearty meal.

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The children couldn't wait to dig into the birthday cake.

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devour gorge on feast on tuck into wolf down

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dig dig in dig up dig yourself into a hole dig your own grave