Phrasal verb
bog into
Definition
phrasal verb. to start doing something with a lot of energy and focus. You use this when you begin a task or a meal with great enthusiasm.
phrasal verb. to commence a task or activity with vigor and determination; often used in Australian or New Zealand English to describe enthusiastic participation.
Examples
“The food looks great, so let's bog into it.”
“We have a lot of work to finish today, so we should bog into these reports immediately.”
“Despite the daunting scale of the renovation, the team decided to bog into the demolition phase with unexpected zeal.”
Examples
simple
“The food looks great, so let's bog into it.”
contextual
“We have a lot of work to finish today, so we should bog into these reports immediately.”
complex
“Despite the daunting scale of the renovation, the team decided to bog into the demolition phase with unexpected zeal.”
Usage
Primarily used in Australian and New Zealand English with a direct object.
Teaching tip
this is a regional colloquialism; compare it to 'get stuck into' or 'dive into' to help students understand the high level of energy implied.
Pitfall
He bogged into for the work.
He bogged into the work.
the phrase requires a direct object immediately after the particle 'into'.
Phrasal verb
Particles
into
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
bog + into + object
Synonyms
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