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 And doing the film in animation gave us more freedom to dive into her world, explore her songs. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 22 Nov. 2023 The package includes a deep dive into the troubles dogging Musk’s tunneling effort, the Boring Company. Alan Murray, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2023 Delaware Seashore State Park Delighting beachgoers with several miles of untouched coastline, Delaware Seashore State Park unveils soft sands beckoning visitors to lie under the sun, dive into the ocean's embrace or relish leisurely strolls along the water's edge. Maeghan Dolph, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2023 After a short tutorial, anyone with internet access can dive in and start looking for their own exoplanet. Swapna Krishna, WIRED, 17 Nov. 2023 Through the free program, girls dive into poetry, fiction, songwriting, journalism, screenwriting, journal writing, and editing, learning techniques from a network of professional women writers. Dua Anjum, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Nov. 2023 Each episode takes a deep dive into songs that define the decade based on criteria including genre, style and impact. Chris Stover, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2023 This week in the fashion world there is a bevy of news that is timely and worth taking a deep dive into. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 10 Nov. 2023 The Teen Mom alum — who shares sons Creed, 3, Lux, 6, Lincoln, 9, and Isaac, 13, with partners from previous relationships — has enjoyed watching Scott dive into fatherhood full force as well as putting effort into their making their love work. Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2023 See More

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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 29 Nov. 2023.

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