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ESLPod_1101_WE_1876 Problems Getting Along With Family The word "dig," in this podcast, means a critical or mocking (making fun of someone) remark or statement intended to make another person feel bad, or to make others laugh and look down upon that person: "We were shocked by how the chairperson made digs at the other board members who weren't present at the meeting." When referring to the sciences, a "dig" is an excavation, when people dig up the ground to find things: "How many fossils did you find on your last paleontological dig?" Or, "The archeological dig yielded many pieces of interesting pottery." Informally, the word "digs" can refer to one's apartment: "Come over and check out my new digs." Finally, the phrase "to dig into (something)" can mean to start eating: "Let's dig into that casserole!"

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ESLPod 1101 dig Relationships + Family

Id	ESLPod_1101_WE_1876
Episode Id	ESLPod 1101
Episode Title	Problems Getting Along With Family
Phrase	dig
Text	The word "dig," in this podcast, means a critical or mocking (making fun of someone) remark or statement intended to make another person feel bad, or to make others laugh and look down upon that person: "We were shocked by how the chairperson made digs at the other board members who weren't present at the meeting." When referring to the sciences, a "dig" is an excavation, when people dig up the ground to find things: "How many fossils did you find on your last paleontological dig?" Or, "The archeological dig yielded many pieces of interesting pottery." Informally, the word "digs" can refer to one's apartment: "Come over and check out my new digs." Finally, the phrase "to dig into (something)" can mean to start eating: "Let's dig into that casserole!"
Topics	Relationships + Family

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