Dig up Meaning in English
expression
ˈdɪɡ/ /ˈəp
DIG-uhp
dˈɪɡ/ /ˈʌp
DIG-up
Definition
To remove something from the ground by digging, or to find and reveal hidden information.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; literal sense means digging soil to remove objects ('dig up potatoes'), figurative sense is common for secrets or facts ('dig up dirt on someone'). Often used regarding investigative work or gardening.
Spanish: desenterrar - descubrir (información)Portuguese (BR): desenterrar - descobrir (informação)Portuguese (PT): desenterrar - descobrir (informação)Chinese (Simplified): 挖出 - 揭露（信息）Chinese (Traditional): 挖出 - 揭露（資訊）Hindi: उखाड़ना - (जानकारी) उजागर करनाArabic: يَنْبُش - يَكشف (معلومات)Bengali: খনন করে বের করা - খুঁজে বের করাRussian: выкапывать - раскопать - нарыть (информацию)Japanese: 掘り起こす - 見つけ出す (情報など)Vietnamese: đào lên - tìm ra (thông tin)Korean: 파내다 - 찾아내다 (정보)Turkish: kazıp çıkarmak - ortaya çıkarmak (bilgi, sır)Urdu: کھود کر نکالنا - تلاش کرنا (معلومات)Indonesian: menggali - mengungkap (informasi)
Example Sentences
We need to dig up the old tree in the backyard.
basic
The archaeologists dug up ancient coins at the site.
basic
They tried to dig up some information about the new teacher.
basic
I managed to dig up an old photo of us from college.
natural
Reporters keep trying to dig up scandals on celebrities.
natural
Before you accuse him, make sure you really dug up all the facts.
natural