dig (deep) into your pocket(s)/resources/savings

Related to word: dig

Idiom

Definition

  1. To spend or use one's money, savings, or resources, often reluctantly, in order to address a problem or meet a need.

    (为了解决问题或满足需求)掏钱;花费积蓄。

    • We had to dig deep into our savings to support the charity.

      我们不得不动用积蓄来支持慈善机构。

    • Faced with unexpected medical bills, they had to dig into their resources.

      面对意外的医疗账单,他们不得不动用自己的资源。

    • The company needed to dig deep into its pockets to complete the project.

      公司需要动用资金来完成这个项目。