dive in
dive in
To begin or undertake something quickly, enthusiastically, and without trepidation. I know you're nervous about starting school, but you just need to dive in and do your best!
See also: dive
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
dive in
v.
1. To plunge one's body into something: The swimmer stood at the edge of the pool and dived in. The bird flew up suddenly before diving in the water.
2. To start enthusiastically: The teacher laid out the chemistry equipment, and the students dived in.
3. To start eating eagerly: I'm getting hungry, I can't wait to dive in. Here's the pizza; dive in!
See also: dive
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- dive in with both feet
- jump in feet first
- jump in with both feet
- jump in with both feet, to
- have (one's) heart in (something)
- have your heart in
- Go for it!
- hate (someone or something) like sin
- hate like sin
- great guns