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digging deep

digging deep is the present participle and gerund of dig deep.

Meaning of dig deep

Verb

dig deep (third-person singular simple present digs deep, present participle digging deep, simple past and past participle dug deep)

  1. (idiomatic) To make a lot of effort with all one's resources.
    • If you want to join the marines, there's no room for laziness. You really have to dig deep.
    Synonyms:
    dig down

Questions about digging deep

What is digging deep the present participle and gerund of?
Digging deep is the present participle and gerund of dig deep.

Words near digging deep in the dictionary

  1. diggin'
  2. digging
  3. digging around
  4. digging bar
  5. digging bars
  6. digging deep
  7. digging down
  8. digging for victory
  9. digging fork
  10. digging forks
  11. digging in

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