dig down
To dig deeper into the ground, or to try harder and push yourself further than you thought you could.
Meanings
To excavate further into the ground.
"We need to dig down another foot before we hit the water pipe."
To push oneself to find inner reserves of determination, effort, or money.
"In the final kilometre of the race, she had to really dig down to keep going."
To spend more money than you initially intended, especially to cover unexpected costs.
"Fans will have to dig down deeper this year as ticket prices have risen again."
Used literally in gardening and construction. Figuratively used for pushing oneself further emotionally or financially (e.g., 'dig down deep'). The phrase 'dig deep' is more common than 'dig down' in figurative use.
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