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dig in

idiom
Meaning

To adopt a resolute state of mind.


Examples
SIMPLE

When things get hard, you must dig in and keep going.

CONTEXTUAL

The team knew the final project deadline was approaching, so they decided to dig in and finish the work.

COMPLEX

Despite the mounting pressure from his critics, the politician chose to dig in, refusing to compromise on his core principles.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    dig a hole for oneself

    To take an action or create a situation from which it is difficult to extricate.

  2. 02

    dig deep

    To make a lot of effort with all one's resources.

  3. 03

    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.

  4. 04

    dig one's heels in

    to refuse to change one's plans or ideas, especially when counseled otherwise

  5. 05

    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.

  6. 06

    dig oneself in a hole

    To put oneself in even more trouble.

  7. 07

    dig out of a hole

    To save someone or something from trouble.

  8. 08

    dig up

    To discover something by digging; to unearth.

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