Dives

crash dive

1. noun A sudden descent, typically in an emergency situation. The phrase is usually applied to submarines and airplanes. Engine two is out, prepare for a crash dive!
2. verb To make such a descent. My brain could barely comprehend that the our lives were in danger before the plane started to crash dive.
See also: crash, dive

creep dive

An establishment, typically a bar or restaurant, that is generally filled with unsavory or degenerate people ("creeps"). Ugh, this bar is such a creep dive—every guy that's hit on me is 60 or older.
See also: creep, dive

deep dive

A thorough analysis, perhaps one that seems excessive or unwarranted for a particular topic. When you get a chance, check out the magazine's deep dive on the upcoming vote. It covers every angle. Wow, they really did a deep dive on eye shadow in that article. It was 20 pages long!
See also: deep, dive

dive a muff

vulgar slang To perform cunnilingus.
See also: dive, muff

dive in with both feet

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 with both feet and do your best!
See also: both, dive, feet

dive into (something)

1. Literally, to jump or leap into something, often a pool. I was so hot after my run that I dove into the pool as soon as I got home.
2. To start a task enthusiastically, perhaps without much forethought. Because we just dove into fixing up our house, every room is under construction at the same time.
3. To begin eating something enthusiastically. Each kid dove into his slice of cake as soon as it was set before him.
See also: dive

dive off

Literally, to jump or leap off of something, often headfirst. After debating it for several summers, Anna finally dove off the high dive at the community pool today.
See also: dive, off

duck and dive

To use one's cleverness or resourcefulness to avoid or address problems or obstacles. Longtime politicians always seem to have a great ability to duck and dive.
See also: and, dive, duck

gin dive

slang A bar, especially one that is run-down. Are you guys hungover? You spent an awful lot of time at that gin dive last night!
See also: dive, gin
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

dive in with both feet

 and jump in with both feet
Fig. to become completely involved with something quickly, especially something new. I had never done anything like this before, but I just jumped in with both feet and learned it in no time.
See also: both, dive, feet

dive off

((of) something ) to jump off something headfirst. (Of is usually retained before pronouns.) Rachel dived off of the rock into the river. She dived off the high diving board.
See also: dive, off
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

duck and dive

use your ingenuity to deal with or evade a situation.
1998 New Scientist You don't last for over 100 million years without some capacity to duck and dive.
See also: and, dive, duck
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

creep dive

verb
See creep joint
See also: creep, dive

dive a muff

tv. to perform oral sex on a woman. (Usually objectionable.) Tod likes to dive a muff every now and then.
See also: dive, muff

gin dive

verb
See gin mill
See also: dive, gin
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • fire and brimstone
  • beater
  • angle
  • angling
  • wear (one's) apron high
  • high
  • high, wide, and handsome
References in periodicals archive
"I saved my best for my last dive," added Hunt, who executed a triple-back summersault with four twists on his final dive.
Gary Hunt, Rhiannan Iffland conquer El Nido
"Once you have your fundamental diving skills, being consistent and confident with those dives on the lower boards will make a huge difference with the high dives," added Pennisi.
Fil-Aussie to compete at Cliff Diving World Series
While the Philippines has 'strong brand equity,' and is quite popular abroad for its dive spots, the DOT official explained, 'We still have to improve on safety protocols, for instance, ensuring there are enough hyperbaric chambers in the destinations and the connectivity.
DOT takes steps to boost PHL profile as diving destination
The nonagenarian, who lives in Limassol, already held the Guinness record title following a similar successful dive on his 94th birthday last year, where he dived to a depth of 38.1 metres for 41 minutes.
At 95, war vet breaks own record as oldest scuba diver
At the North Pole, the dive took place under the frozen Arctic Ocean.
Meet the first Arab woman to dive in the North Pole
He was anxious about the recommendation to not dive again.
Preventable Diving-related Ocular Barotrauma: A Case Report
He dives with the British Sub-Aqua Club's (BSAC) RAF Akrotiri branch.
Ray loves living life in the DEEP END
SeaOman, powered by Oman Sail, has launched a new dive centre at The Wave, Muscat, offering scuba diving excursions for PADI-certified divers.
SEAOMAN OPENS NEW DIVE CENTRE AT THE WAVE, MUSCAT
The vertical Grand Dive from Summit to Sea is one of the best performing hyperbaric dives on the market today.
Summit to Sea Now Offer Hyperbaric Dives That Ensure Full Wheelchair Accessibility
If SCUBA divers become complacent and do not maintain their level of knowledge and proficiency in all aspects of conducting a safe dive there can be many unintended and negative outcomes.
The risk of diving
During the ascent from SCUBA dives, this air expands and can result in pulmonary barotraumas, which clinically present as pneumothorax, mediastinal emphysema or even arterial gas embolism with cerebral stroke.
Should children SCUBA dive?
"Before the formal sea dives, a comprehensive review of the submersible as well as its support system will be taken," on-scene commander Liu Feng told Xinhua on the Xiangyanghong 09, the mother oceanographic ship of the submersible.
China's submersible reaches Mariana Trench to challenge world's dive record
Visit www.waidroka.com to get details of all dives and accommodation.
TEN great... diving holiday. S; Come face to face with incredible sea life on a diving holiday. Samantha Coles discovered some great breaks for both beginners and the more experienced
Guests will also get the unique opportunity to learn how to dive in one of the resort's private and pristine salt water pools, allowing them to become accustomed to the sensation of diving prior to doing open water dives in the sea.
Atlantis The Palm launches dive centre