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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Louis Theroux is back with a deep dive into the shadowy online world of the manosphere. Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 25 Mar. 2026 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 That could be the slogan of both political parties in Texas, based on an Austin political researcher's deep dive into the data on which voters powered the record-breaking turnout in the March 3 primaries. John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 22 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 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 23 Jul. 2026.

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