…break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, snout, etc.…
…discover and reveal damaging information about someone…
…(of a soldier) protect oneself by digging a trench or similar ground defence…
…bring out or discover something after a search or investigation…
…resist stubbornly; refuse to give in…
…do something foolish which causes one’s downfall…
…get oneself into an awkward or restrictive situation…
