dig out of a hole

ace in the hole

Synonym of ace up one's sleeve.

blow a hole through

To destroy the integrity or cohesion of.

burn a hole in someone's pocket

To cause someone to spend money or be tempted to spend money.

crawl into a hole

To hide or disappear due to feelings of extreme embarrassment, shame, or helplessness; to withdraw from reality.

dig a hole for oneself

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

dig deep

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

dig in

To adopt a resolute state of mind.

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.