English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "we have to dig up the truth" Mean?
Learn what "we have to dig up the truth" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I'm with you Emma. We have to dig up the truth.
It means the speaker wants to investigate and uncover what really happened.
From The Phoenix Conspiracy, Episode 6
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they need to uncover the truth.
Usage Scenario
Use this when talking about investigation or exposing a secret. The phrase is understandable, but not the most natural fixed expression for a phrase page.
Better ways to say it
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We have to find out the truth.
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We need to uncover the truth.
3
We must dig up the truth.
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