dig in

Meanings

• Verb

  To begin to eat or work vigorously, often with enthusiasm.

  - "The team dug in and worked tirelessly to finish the project on time."
  - "At the dinner table, everyone dug in and started eating."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dig in
ding in , sing in , cling on , bring in

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Variants

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dig in , dig in her heels , dig in his heels , dig in its heels , dig in my heels , dig in one's heels , dig in our heels , dig in their heels , dig in your heels , digging in , digging in her heels , digging in his heels , digging in its heels , digging in my heels , digging in our heels , digging in their heels , digging in your heels , digs in , digs in her heels , digs in his heels , digs in its heels , digs in their heels , dug in , dug in her heels , dug in his heels , dug in its heels , dug in my heels , dug in our heels , dug in their heels , dug in your heels

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Etymology

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The phrase 'dig in' is believed to have originated from the idea of digging with a fork into food or soil.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the phrase 'dig in' has been used in the world of sports to describe a defensive tactic? In rugby, for example, a team may 'dig in' to defend their try line and prevent the opposing team from scoring.

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Related Concepts

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1. perseverance: The act of continuing in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. 'Dig in' is often used to describe this quality.

2. commitment: The state of being emotionally invested and engaged in a task or relationship. 'Dig in' can be used to describe this level of dedication.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dig in' is used metaphorically to describe someone's determination and commitment to a task. For example, in Ernest Hemingway's novel 'For Whom the Bell Tolls', the protagonist Rodrigo says, 'We'll dig in and hold the bridge.'

How to Memorize "dig in"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself digging into a delicious meal with a fork, or digging into a pile of work with determination.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the phrase 'dig in' with the idea of getting started and working hard on a task or project.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym DIG IN to remember the meaning: Determination, Intensity, and Grit In Action

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