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.

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To dive into Albanian history, head to Bunk'Art 1, a five-floor, Cold-War-era underground bunker that is now an art and history museum, and for sweeping views over the city, take the Dajti Ekspres cable car to the top of Dajti Mountain. Mina Agnos, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025 The true story of the Central Park Five unfolds over five powerful episodes in this limited series, which creator Ava DuVernay described to EW in 2019 as a deep dive into the U.S. criminal-justice experience. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 13 July 2025 For the book, Patterson and Ward conducted more than 300 interviews and took a deep dive into Kohberger's upbringing. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025 Speed across planets, dive into lore, and get hooked. Parker Hall, Wired News, 11 July 2025 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 20 Jul. 2025.

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