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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Refusal to act Realistically, Zuckerberg isn’t going to dive into making Instagram safer for teenagers. Parmy Olson, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025 The Buckhorn Saloon and Museum: This place is meant for families who want to dive into Texas history. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 19 Apr. 2025 Then, on April 23, the sun will do the same with Pluto in Aquarius, forcing a deep dive into the areas of our lives that need to transform. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025 Wealth advisor Jack Wang of Innovative Wealth Management says that, first and foremost, parents should help students do a deep dive into investigating colleges instead of just focusing on the name or ranking. Robert Farrington, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 2025.

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