You need to dig deep to finish this race.
dig deep
idiomTo make a lot of effort with all one's resources.
Origin
disputed originEvoking such imagery as digging in one's pockets for money or digging in the ground for resources (water from a well, ore from the ground).
The team had to dig deep to find the energy to complete the project on time.
Facing a massive deficit in the final quarter, the players had to dig deep and summon every ounce of their remaining strength to secure the victory.
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deep cut
An obscure song by a well known musician.
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deep dive
An in-depth examination or analysis of a topic.
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deep down
Fundamentally; in essence; in reality
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deep pockets
An ample supply of money, especially money which one is willing to spend; the possessor of such money.
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deep six
To discard, get rid of, or cancel; to completely put an end to something.
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deep thinker
A person whose thoughts are profound; an intellectual.
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deep water
A difficult or embarrassing situation.
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dig a hole for oneself
To take an action or create a situation from which it is difficult to extricate.