
Dig up
Physical Action
Emphasizes physical effort in uncovering or retrieving something buried.

They had to dig up the old pipes to fix the leak.
Literal Use
Used when speaking about soil, ground, or surface removal, not abstract concepts.

Archaeologists dug up ancient artifacts.
Outdoor Activity
Commonly associated with gardening, farming, or archaeological activities.

Grandpa likes to dig up potatoes from his garden every summer.
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