Establish a foxhole (3,2)

I believe the answer is:

dig in

(Other definitions for dig in that I've seen before include "Start to scoff" , "Enjoy the food" , "protect himself" , "Begin eating heartily" , "Start eating (informal)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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