dig out
Idioms-
Extract, remove, as in He was determined to dig out every bit of metal he could find . [Late 1300s]
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Find by searching for, as in He dug out his first contract from the file . [Mid-1800s]
Example Sentences
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Driven by poverty and unemployment, the zama zamas -- which means "those who try" in the Zulu language -- descend deep into still gold-bearing shafts abandoned by mining companies or dig out new ones.
From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026
The plan behind the $2.7 billion merger was to create a luxury juggernaut, while cost savings from the deal were expected to help Saks dig out of a deepening hole of delayed payments to suppliers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026
Awards season, of course, means it's time for the stars to dig out your their best outfits.
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026
Now, she’s waiting to dig out her home to find out if it’s even habitable.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 26, 2025
I dig out my pen and sketchbook from my backpack.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
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