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dig down

Idioms  
  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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But dig down into the detail of their policies and it’s a different story.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2024

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

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

From Salon Apr. 28, 2023

“Let’s all dig down deep inside, brush the judgment and fear aside,” the song from Cyrus’ 2017 album “Younger Now” goes.

From Seattle Times Mar. 27, 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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