Dig yourself in
phrasal verb
To get oneself into a difficult situation or position.
If you keep spending without limits, you'll soon dig yourself into debt.
Often appears as...
- dig yourself into debt
- dig yourself into trouble
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To become more involved or to continue doing something problematic.
Every time he tried to justify his actions, he just dug himself in deeper.
Often appears as...
- dig yourself in deeper
- dig yourself in further
Usage tips
Colloquial
phrasal verb
To get oneself into a difficult situation or position.
If you keep spending without limits, you'll soon dig yourself into debt.
Often appears as...
- dig yourself into debt
- dig yourself into trouble
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrasal verb
To become more involved or to continue doing something problematic.
Every time he tried to justify his actions, he just dug himself in deeper.
Often appears as...
- dig yourself in deeper
- dig yourself in further
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Problematic Choices
Refers to making decisions that could lead to trouble or hardship.
Ignoring her homework, she was digging herself into a bad situation.
Pro Tip 2/3Implied Warning
Often suggests a need for caution to avoid worsening conditions.
Careful not to dig yourself into a corner with rash decisions.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Usage
Metaphorically means creating problems, not literal digging.
He dug himself into a scandal by lying.
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