Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
into-the-ground
idiomatic expression
/ˈɪntuː ðə ɡraʊnd/
Definition
A phrase used to describe something that has been driven or forced deep into the earth or to indicate a state of being thoroughly exhausted or depleted.
Examples
- The gardener worked tirelessly, digging the soil into-the-ground to prepare for the new plants.
- After an intense day of meetings, I felt my energy levels were into-the-ground.
Meaning
This term often implies a sense of doing something to an excessive or extreme degree, resulting in a complete or total situation.
Synonyms
- thoroughly
- deeply
- extensively
