dive (right) in

phrase

: to start doing something with enthusiasm
They sat down at the dinner table and dove (right) in.
We have a lot of things to discuss, so let's dive right in.

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“Dive (right) in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dive%20%28right%29%20in. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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