Phrase Hound found 20 phrases and 11 compound words that contain digs. The most common are listed below. Open digs in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 20
- he who digs a pit for others falls in himselfSomeone that plans harm or misfortune for others may also inadvertently be the recipient of that same misfortune.
- crate-digsthird-person singular simple present indicative of crate-dig: To shop for vintage, rare, or otherwise obscure recordings, especially by looking through crates containing secondhand merchandise.
- digs aroundthird-person singular simple present indicative of dig around: To thoroughly search every part of an area or a container in hopes of finding something.
- digs deepthird-person singular simple present indicative of dig deep: To make a lot of effort with all one's resources.
- digs outthird-person singular simple present indicative of dig out: To remove something by digging.
- digs overthird-person singular simple present indicative of dig over: To dig thoroughly through an area so as to loosen the soil and make it suitable for planting.
- digs roundthird-person singular simple present indicative of dig round: To thoroughly search every part of an area or a container in hopes of finding something.
- digs upthird-person singular simple present indicative of dig up: To excavate something.
- double digsthird-person singular simple present indicative of double dig: To remove a spade's-depth of topsoil, then loosen the exposed subsoil with a fork, before replacing the topsoil, done in order to improve heavy or compacted ground for planting.
- gold-digsthird-person singular simple present indicative of gold-dig: To cultivate or develop a personal relationship (with someone) in order to attain wealth.
- digs for victorythird-person singular simple present indicative of dig for victory: To descend through the dungeon as quickly as possible, without spending unnecessary time on the upper levels.
- digs up dirtthird-person singular simple present indicative of dig up dirt: To examine in order to find negative information for public opinion, usually with the purpose of embarrassing or discrediting a person.
- digs oneself in a holethird-person singular simple present indicative of dig oneself in a hole: To put oneself in even more trouble.
- digs oneself into a holethird-person singular simple present indicative of dig oneself into a hole: To put oneself in even more trouble.
- digs out of a holethird-person singular simple present indicative of dig out of a hole: To save someone or something from trouble.
- digs in one's heelsthird-person singular simple present indicative of dig in one's heels: To act in a determined manner by firmly maintaining one's beliefs, demands, situation, etc. in the face of opposition or cajoling.
- digs one's grave with a forkthird-person singular simple present indicative of dig one's grave with a fork: To shorten one's lifespan through unhealthy eating.
- digs one's grave with a fork and spoonthird-person singular simple present indicative of dig one's grave with a fork and spoon: To shorten one's lifespan through unhealthy eating.
- digs one's heels inthird-person singular simple present indicative of dig one's heels in: To act in a determined manner by firmly maintaining one's beliefs, demands, situation, etc. in the face of opposition or cajoling.
- digs one's own gravethird-person singular simple present indicative of dig one's own grave: To behave in a way that is likely to cause one to lose or fail, including, but not limited to, result in death.
Compound words 11
- shindigsplural of shindig: A noisy party or festivities.
- cratedigsthird-person singular simple present indicative of cratedig: To shop for vintage, rare, or otherwise obscure recordings, especially by looking through crates containing secondhand merchandise.
- DigswellA village in Welwyn parish, Welwyn Hatfield borough, Hertfordshire, England (OS grid ref TL2415).
- Ferdigsplural of Ferdig: A surname from German.
- Kendigsplural of Kendig: A surname.
- Kindigsplural of Kindig: A surname.
- Leidigsplural of Leidig: A surname from German.
- misdigsthird-person singular simple present indicative of misdig: To dig incorrectly, such as in the wrong place.
- Neidigsplural of Neidig: A surname from German.
- outdigsthird-person singular simple present indicative of outdig: To dig better or faster than another.