dig in
To adopt a resolute state of mind.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“When things get hard, you must dig in and keep going.”
“The team knew the final project deadline was approaching, so they decided to dig in and finish the work.”
“Despite the mounting pressure from his critics, the politician chose to dig in, refusing to compromise on his core principles.”
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dig a hole for oneself
To take an action or create a situation from which it is difficult to extricate.
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dig deep
To make a lot of effort with all one's resources.
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dig in one's heels
To act in a determined manner by firmly maintaining one's beliefs, demands, situation, etc. in the face of opposition.
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dig one's heels in
to refuse to change one's plans or ideas, especially when counseled otherwise
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dig one's own grave
To behave in a way that is likely to cause one to lose or fail, including, but not limited to, result in death.
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dig oneself in a hole
To put oneself in even more trouble.
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dig out of a hole
To save someone or something from trouble.
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dig up
To discover something by digging; to unearth.
Last updated August 10, 2026