dig yourself
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Meaning · English
To obtain a proper understanding of something, to figure something out, to work something out.
Register: dated, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dig yourself” mean?
To obtain a proper understanding of something, to figure something out, to work something out.
Is “dig yourself” formal or informal?
dig yourself is generally dated, slang.