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.

Examples of dive (right) in/into (something) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The bleak statistics come from a deep dive into women’s medical records dating as far back as 1989, part of the Nurses Health Study II, which looks into chronic illnesses in women and examines the risk factors. Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024 In a deep dive into this elite crowd, the Financial Times talked to several real estate brokers who revealed that rent can range from $25,000 to $75,000 per month, though one townhouse in SoHo was rented to a tech bro for $100,000 a month—or $1.2 million a year. Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 May 2024 The story was covered in mainstream publications, like CNN and The New Yorker, that did not typically dive into YouTube dramas. Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 10 May 2024 In a notorious accident in 1965, two young men died during a dive in Devils Hole. Alexander Nazaryan, New York Times, 9 May 2024 Drawing inspiration from the beloved classic Tetris, dive into the action and start stacking and matching blocks to reach new levels of fun today. Fox News, 8 May 2024 The caregiving advocacy organization Caring Across Generations partnered with the USC Norman Lear Center’s Media Impact Project for a deep dive into how the storyline on just one show impacted audience attitudes toward the role of care in their own personal lives. Rebecca Sun, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024 The garden spans 55 acres of hiking trails, gardens, and terraces, offering a deep dive into the diverse flora that thrives in Arizona's hot, dry climate. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 6 May 2024 Her 2022 documentary Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me also takes a deep dive into her mental health triumphs and setbacks. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024

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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 18 May. 2024.

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