dive (right) in/into (something)

phrase

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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Curl up on the couch, dive into the sale, and fill your virtual cart with fresh spring beauty essentials before they’re gone. — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026 Attendees can dive into street reads at the event, with 5-minute stories written by Sacramento writers. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 19 Mar. 2026 So many storylines to dive into with less than 48 hours to go until the first puck drop. — Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026

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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 16 Oct. 2026.

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