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to dig around
01
to find information about someone or something through extensive research or investigation
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
around
Base verb
dig
Present tense
dig around
3rd person singular
digs around
Present participle
digging around
Past simple
dug around
Past participle
dug around
Examples
The journalist had to dig around to uncover the truth behind the scandal.
02
to search thoroughly in a place or thing, examining each part in order to find something
Examples
She had to dig around in her purse to find her keys.
