hoe in
C1 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To start eating or working really fast and with lots of energy.
Literal meaning: To drive a hoe into the soil — the sense of energetic action is a metaphorical extension.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
informal
(Australian/NZ, informal) To begin eating enthusiastically; to dig in.
"The barbecue was ready, so everyone hoed in without waiting for a signal."
Grammar: inseparable
2 C1
idiomatic
informal
(Australian/NZ, informal) To attack a task or piece of work with energy and enthusiasm.
"We need to hoe in and finish the report before the end of the day."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Primarily Australian and New Zealand informal English. Rare in British or American English. Equivalent to 'dig in' or 'tuck in.' Often used as an invitation to start eating.
Commonly used with
meal food work task project
Forms
Base
hoe in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
hoes in
he/she/it
Past simple
hoed in
yesterday
Past participle
hoed in
have + pp
-ing form
hoing in
continuous
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