dig down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To scrounge for money, especially large amounts of it.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It's gonna be expensive, so we'll have to dig down to pay for it.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To find the root or base of something.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dig, down.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dig down” mean?
To scrounge for money, especially large amounts of it.
Is “dig down” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.