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dig up dirt
Verb
idiomatic
usually
with-on
Japanese Meaning
（他人に恥をかかせる、または信用を失わせる目的で）その人物の隠された過去や不正行為など、マイナスとなる情報を徹底的に調査して見つけること。
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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(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.
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dig up dirt
They hired a private investigator to dig up dirt on their political opponent before the election.
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They hired a private investigator to dig up dirt on their political opponent before the election.
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