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dig down

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  1. Pay with money from one's own pocket; be generous. For example, We've got to dig down deep to make the next payment. [Colloquial; c. 1940]


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When they started to dig down they escalated the issue to the council, who then called in specialist engineers and contractors.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Eventually its offspring will hatch and fall from their perch into the soil, where they will dig down and spend most of their lives.

From National Geographic • Sep. 5, 2023

Nobody wants to play the defending champs in a Game 7 on their home floor, so James and his teammates must dig down deep and attempt to close out the series at home.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2023

But once you dig down and research, it's a very diverse culinary scene.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2023

If it was a success any number of men were willing to dig down to put money in.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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