Is "dig in" different from "eat in"?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
Yes! "Dig in" means to go ahead and eat and also to enjoy your meal. In English, we do not use "eat in" in this context. To "eat in" typically implies that you are eating at home instead of going to a restaurant. Ex: All right everyone, dig in! Ex: Dig in! Have as much food as you'd like! Ex: We will be eating in tonight. Ex: I don't want to go out to eat. I want to eat in tonight.