dig up
To discover something by digging; to unearth.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The dog likes to dig up bones in the garden.”
“The researchers managed to dig up some interesting historical documents in the old basement.”
“During the renovation of the ancient estate, the workers were surprised to dig up a collection of artifacts buried centuries ago.”
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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
To adopt a resolute state of mind.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026