Dig Into It

Digging into something means to do research or to investigate it.  I like to think of it like fossil hunting.  If you dig deep enough in the right place you can find fossils, treasures, or gold.  When it is buried, it is unknown.  Digging is the only way to find it.

Example:  I’m not sure why luna moths don’t have mouths.  I dig into it. 

You might have noticed that I do a lot of research.  I consider myself a Google researcher.  That just means I use the internet for my research.  Usually I start by reading through the first 2 or three pages of results for the phrase I am researching.  Then, I usually dig into the origin a little deeper.  The further you dig the more in depth knowledge you will get.  We use ‘deep’ figuratively to describe something that is serious, profound, heartfelt, or intense.  It works well with the idea of digging because you can imagine digging deeper will reveal more information.

Alternatively, digging into something can also refer to eating.  When you start eating food, you are digging into it.  You might hear someone say, “Dig in” when they are telling you to start eating.

Example:  Thank you all for coming to my pizza party.  Please, dig in!

Finally, digging into something can also be used to talk about pushing or pressing into something.

Example:  She called him stupid while digging her finger into his forehead. 

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