dig deeper
- excavateRemove earth systematically
- unearthExcavate or reveal hidden
- probeThorough examination or tool
- investigateSeek facts systematically
- delveSearch or investigate thoroughly
burrow · mine · explore · uncover · scrutinize · research · analyze · shovel · roots · beneath · hidden · layers · truth · secrets · questions · curious · persistent · thorough
- adding insult to injuryrub it in, twist the knife, make it worse, aggravate, worsen
- escalationescalation, escalate, ratchet up, worsen, intensify
depth of inquiry
dig deeperscratch the surface
Examine only superficially
skim · gloss over · take at face value · brush past · overlook
effort and engagement
dig deepergive up
Stop attempting something
quit · phone it in · take the easy way out · coast · slack off