dive (right) in/into (something)

idiom

informal

: to start doing (something) with enthusiasm

They dove into their work.

I'm just not ready to dive (right) into another romantic relationship.

: to quickly reach into (a bag, pocket, etc.)

She dove into her purse to find some change.

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It’s been really fun to dive into something new and make the coverage my own. —

Hailey Salvian, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024 Rohan Nadkarni The Steelers are finally on the board after an 11-play, 72-yard drive that ended with a Russell Wilson scramble and dive into the end zone. —

Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 25 Dec. 2024 Guests can dive into the sustainable side of things by snorkeling around the Eden Reef, participating in coral planting, or adopting a coral. —

Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024 Call Cramer: 1-800-743-CNBC Want to take a deep dive into Cramer’s world? —

Julie Coleman, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dive (right) in/into (something)

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