dig up dirt en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic, usually, with-on) To examine in order to find negative information for public opinion, usually with the purpose of embarrassing or discrediting a person.
The freelance investigative reporter made a career of digging up dirt on celebrities for tabloids.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dug up dirt | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| dug up dirt | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| digs up dirt | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| digging up dirt | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |