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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All About Bob, Sentry & The Void – Deep dive into the making of three different characters: Bob, Sentry, and The Void – all performed by Lewis Pullman.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Call Cramer: 1-800-743-CNBC Want to take a deep dive into Cramer’s world?
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Left back John Tolkin stepped up and hit his shot toward the post, but Navas had one last heroic dive in him to parry the attempt away and force a sixth round.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Kelis Fisher, 5 foot 9 freshman from Baltimore has done a cannonball dive into her sport’s biggest pond.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2025
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Call Cramer: 1-800-743-CNBC Want to take a deep dive into Cramer’s world?
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Left back John Tolkin stepped up and hit his shot toward the post, but Navas had one last heroic dive in him to parry the attempt away and force a sixth round.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Kelis Fisher, 5 foot 9 freshman from Baltimore has done a cannonball dive into her sport’s biggest pond.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 June 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 4 Jul. 2025.
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