dig deep

present singular third person digs deep · participle present digging deep · participle past dug deep · past dug deep

1. idiomaticTo 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.

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   We're taking up a collection to help the Johnson family, who were burned out by a fire last week. Please dig deep and give whatever you can.

   Arsene Wenger's side showed little of the style and fluidity that is their hallmark but this was about digging deep and getting the job done, qualities they demonstrated and that will serve them well as the season reaches its climax.

   2011 February 1, Phil McNulty, “Arsenal 2-1 Everton”, in BBC

   Synonyms: dig down