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Meaning of dig down | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To scrounge for money, especially large amounts of it.
    intransitive
  2. To find the root or base of something.
    intransitive
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dig, down.

Examples

“It's gonna be expensive, so we'll have⟳ to dig⟳ down to pay⟳ for it.”
“You have⟳ to dig⟳ down into your feelings.”
“The 'slab track' system negates the need⟳ to divert utilities such as gas pipes and telecoms cables by only digging down to a depth of 30cm.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

dig for victory dig in dig in one's heels dig into dig on dig one's grave with a fork

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