to dig the dirt
[dig] the dirt on {sb/sth}
[dig] up (the|) dirt
[dig] up (the|) dirt on {sb/sth}

Definition & Meaning of "dig the dirt"in English

to dig the dirt
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*** to discover and reveal information about somebody that could damage them

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I do n't care what the opposition does. I'm running a clean campaign, so I do n't want anyone on my team digging up dirt, understand?
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