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dig up
Language:
en
1.
General
neutral
literal
To excavate or remove earth or other material in order to uncover or retrieve something buried or concealed.
To disturb or remove material from a burial place or archaeological site.
2.
General
neutral
informal
To search for and locate information, documents, or evidence that was previously unknown, hidden, or forgotten.
To retrieve records, files, or other documentary material from archives or repositories.
3.
General
informal
colloquial
To find, produce, or fetch a person, typically for an appointment, engagement, or social purpose.
4.
General
informal
pejorative
To search for compromising or damaging information about someone with the intent to expose, embarrass, or discredit them.
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