dive (right) in/into (something)

idiom

informal
1
: to start doing (something) with enthusiasm
They dove into their work.
I'm just not ready to dive (right) into another romantic relationship.
2
: to quickly reach into (a bag, pocket, etc.)
She dove into her purse to find some change.

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Call Cramer: 1-800-743-CNBC Want to take a deep dive into Cramer’s world? Julie Coleman, CNBC, 25 Jan. 2025 Friday's incident involved a Boeing 787, a model that came under Federal Aviation Administration review after a Latam Airlines flight experienced a midair dive in March. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025 To dive into the numbers further, the county lost 74% of its low-cost housing stock between 2011 and 2023, the housing report adds. Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025 What better way to honor the staunch auteurist than to dive into his lengthy, difficult career? 24. Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for dive (right) in/into (something) 

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“Dive (right) in/into (something).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dive%20%28right%29%20in%2Finto%20%28something%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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