dig in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Start eating or working with energy
Why “in”? Entering the activity. In shows the moment you start doing something.
“Dig in before it gets cold!”
“The children dug in as soon as lunch arrived.”
Don't confuse with
Dig in means start eating or working with energy. Dig out means find something by searching through other things.
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dig out
A contrast learners often mix up
Find something by searching through other things
bring in
Same in pattern: beginning
Introduce someone or something into a discussion or organisation; Earn money for a person or business; Introduce a new law, system or rule; Deliver a verdict in a court
come in
Same in pattern: beginning
Enter a room or building; Arrive at a destination; Become available, fashionable or in season; Have a useful function or role; (of money or income) be received; Finish a race in a particular position
dive in
Same in pattern: beginning
Plunge eagerly into an activity
jump in
Same in pattern: beginning
Eagerly enter a discussion; Start something without hesitation
kick in
Same in pattern: beginning
Begin to take effect; Contribute money towards a shared cost; Break a door open with a kick
phase in
Same in pattern: beginning
Introduce something gradually in stages
pile in
Same in pattern: beginning
Start enthusiastically as a group
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