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?
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Julie Coleman, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
But a deeper dive into the period reveals three distinct phases, with the third taking up to six months for the body to physically recover (and sometimes longer for our urinary and reproductive organs).
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 7 Feb. 2025
The kinetic energy from the spacecraft's death dive into the asteroid was enough to slightly nudge the object off its natural orbit around a nearby larger asteroid.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2025
The Sims 4 was made free-to-play in October 2022, making the base title accessible for all players to dive into, regardless of their age, experience, or gaming platform of preference.
—Sara Belcher, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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Julie Coleman, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
But a deeper dive into the period reveals three distinct phases, with the third taking up to six months for the body to physically recover (and sometimes longer for our urinary and reproductive organs).
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 7 Feb. 2025
The kinetic energy from the spacecraft's death dive into the asteroid was enough to slightly nudge the object off its natural orbit around a nearby larger asteroid.
—Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2025
The Sims 4 was made free-to-play in October 2022, making the base title accessible for all players to dive into, regardless of their age, experience, or gaming platform of preference.
—Sara Belcher, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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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 21 Feb. 2025.
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