(transitive) to excavate something / (transitive, idiomatic) to discover something by digging; to unearth

(idiomatic) To make a lot of effort with all one's resources.

(video games, roguelikes) To descend through the dungeon as quickly as possible, without spending unnecessary time on the upper levels.

A box filled with dirt or sand for a captive animal to dig in as enrichment.

(horticulture) To remove a spade's-depth of topsoil, then loosen the exposed subsoil with a fork, before replacing the topsoil; done to improve heavy or compacted ground for planting.

(idiomatic, transitive) To save someone or something from trouble.

(idiomatic) To act in a determined manner by firmly maintaining one's beliefs, demands, situation, etc. in the face of opposition.

(idiomatic, usually with on) To examine in order to find negative information for public opinion, usually with the purpose of embarrassing or discrediting a person.

(informal, idiomatic) To put oneself in even more trouble.

(informal) to create a situation that is difficult to get out of.