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ESLPod_1131_WE_1937 Visiting an Archaeological Site In this podcast, a "dig" is an excavation, or a place where soil and rocks are dug up and moved aside to identify what is below them: "The dig revealed a campfire site thought to be at least 400 years old." The phrase "to have a dig at (someone)" means to make a critical comment about another person: "Have you noticed how Sheila often has a dig at her coworkers when they aren't in the room?" The word "digs" is used informally to refer to one's room or apartment, or where one lives: "Come over on Friday and check out my new digs." Finally, the phrase "to dig a hole for (oneself)" means to do something that creates a problem for oneself or that puts oneself in a difficult situation: "Liam really dug a hole for himself when he got caught lying during his interview."

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ESLPod 1131 dig Travel

Id	ESLPod_1131_WE_1937
Episode Id	ESLPod 1131
Episode Title	Visiting an Archaeological Site
Phrase	dig
Text	In this podcast, a "dig" is an excavation, or a place where soil and rocks are dug up and moved aside to identify what is below them: "The dig revealed a campfire site thought to be at least 400 years old." The phrase "to have a dig at (someone)" means to make a critical comment about another person: "Have you noticed how Sheila often has a dig at her coworkers when they aren't in the room?" The word "digs" is used informally to refer to one's room or apartment, or where one lives: "Come over on Friday and check out my new digs." Finally, the phrase "to dig a hole for (oneself)" means to do something that creates a problem for oneself or that puts oneself in a difficult situation: "Liam really dug a hole for himself when he got caught lying during his interview."
Topics	Travel

Dig Eslpod Site Dug Phrase Means Hole Oneself