dig in
verb- To begin eating. · I wanted to say grace before dinner, but the kids were already digging in.
- To engage in a burst of hard work. · I've got to dig in for a couple of weeks to secure my promotion.
- To dig trenches to resist an enemy attack.
- To adopt a resolute state of mind. · to dig in one's feet, heels, etc.
- To cover over by digging.
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