The difference between Dig in and Fall to
When used as verbs, dig in means to begin eating, whereas fall to means to enter into or begin an activity, especially with enthusiasm or commitment and especially in regard to the activities of eating or drinking.
check bellow for the other definitions of Dig in and Fall to
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Dig in as a verb (colloquial):
To begin eating.
Examples:
"I wanted to say grace before dinner, but the kids were already digging in."
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Dig in as a verb:
To engage in a burst of hard work.
Examples:
"I've got to dig in for a couple of weeks to secure my promotion."
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Dig in as a verb (military):
To dig trenches to resist an enemy attack. (This meaning is extended by metaphor to cricket and other situations.)
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Dig in as a verb (idiomatic):
To adopt a resolute state of mind (often: to dig in one's feet, heels, etc.)
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Fall to as a verb (intransitive, dated):
To enter into or begin an activity, especially with enthusiasm or commitment and especially in regard to the activities of eating or drinking.