dig into

1. To research a particular subject.

   She is going to dig into Egyptian basket-weaving this semester.

2. To begin eating heartily.

   Bobby really dug into his potatoes.

1. Mary dug her nails into Tom's arm.

   Мері вчипилася нігтями в руку Тома.

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2. The cat dug its claws into my hand.

   ruКошка вонзила свои когти в мою руку.

   deDie Katze grub ihre Krallen in meine Hand.

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3. Mary started digging into her purse to find her keys.

   deMaria fing auf der Suche nach ihren Schlüsseln an, ihre Handtasche zu durchwühlen.

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4. I'd like to really dig into this topic.

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5. He does not want to dig into his own pocket.

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irregular · Lesson

• dig upкопати, ритиTo excavate something.
• dig outвідривати, відкопатиTo remove something by digging.
• dig onTo be attracted to (someone).
• dig inTo begin eating.
• dig downTo scrounge for money, especially large amounts of it.
• dig overTo dig thoroughly through an area so as to loosen the soil and make it suitable for planting.
• dig intoTo research a particular subject.
• dig aroundTo thoroughly search every part of an area or a container in hopes of finding something.