wade in

wade in(to something)

1. Literally, to enter and begin walking through liquid, especially water. Despite my nervousness, I closed my eyes and waded into the ocean. The room had flooded with noxious chemicals, so the worker put on his protective suit and waded in.

2. To intervene or become involved in something that is already in progress, especially a conflict, debate, controversy, etc. The politician chose not to wade in on the controversial topic during her re-election campaign. Don't wade into their debate unless you want to talk about politics for the rest of the night.

3. To begin to do something with energy and determination. She rolled up her sleeves and waded right in to help us with our baking mishap. I've set aside a few hours this morning so I can wade into all my unread emails.

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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

wade in

(to something)

1. to walk into an area covered by water. The horse waded right into the stream. It waded right in.

2. Fig. to get quickly and directly involved in something. (Fig. on {2}.) Don't just wade into things. Stop and think about what you are doing. Just wade in and get started.

See also: wade

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

wade in

Also, wade into. Plunge into, begin or attack resolutely and energetically, as in She waded into that pile of correspondence. This idiom transfers entering water to beginning some action. [Mid-1800s]

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

wade in

1. To walk into a substance, such as water, that hinders normal movement: Unable to reach the buoy from the shore, I waded in toward it.

2. To join or intervene in an ongoing conflict, debate, or controversy: The government waded in to settle the contract dispute.

See also: wade

wade into

1. To walk into something, such as water, that impedes normal movement: The child waded into the ocean.

2. To join or intervene in some ongoing conflict, debate, or controversy: The government waded into the dispute and forced a resolution. The mayor waded into the debate to elaborate on a few points.

3. To become increasingly involved in some effort: The committee waded into the task.

4. To attack someone or something verbally or physically: The supervisor waded into me with a vehement attack.

See also: wade

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

wade in(to something)
wade into
a nail-biter
biter
literally
have heart stand still
have (one's) heart stand still
(one's) heart stands still
one's heart stands still
have butterflies in (one's) stomach

References in periodicals archive

And remember, we should still talk about Wade in terms of potential - he is only 25, and still has some growing up to do.

Lucky Break

Burly soap star Kemp, who has recently made a dramatic return to our screens on the BBC soap, married Ms Wade in a glittering Las Vegas ceremony in 2002.

The SUN EDITOR ARRESTED ON ' ATTACK

In another gesture of reconciliation with his former rival, Diouf represented Wade in Cairo at the Europe-Africa summit held this month.

Apres Diouf, Diouf?

It is unclear whether these partners are more or less numerous than those experienced by white people, and particularly by white middle- and upper-class men, many of whom engage in sequential liaisons outside marriage.(19) But the image of black men and women as "hotter" and more sexually "hungry" and powerful than whites persists, for reasons elucidated by Wade in his discussion of how racial identities and images are socially "constructed."

Blackness and Race Mixture: The Dynamics of Racial Identity in Colombia

In a July (http://www.ct.gov/ethics/lib/ethics/declaratory_rulings/2016/public_comments/comments_from_attorney_knox_for_wade_7-20-16.pdf) response to Housen's questions, Wade's attorney, Kimberly Knox,  asserted that under insurance department policy, "Commissioner Wade is not prohibited from reviewing Cigna matters because her husband does not 'own' any security in Cigna." That statement echoed one from Wade in September of 2015, when she (https://www.scribd.com/document/322779042/09-23-15-Wade-Letter) told the State Ethics Office: "I hold no shares of Cigna stock, having divested my interests on April 15.

Gov. Malloy Met With Anthem, Cigna CEOs During Merger Review

"At least we both know how to dress," Chaumin told the Herald, after posing with both Muxo and Wade in a series of prom pictures.

Dwyane Wade Prom: Miami Heat Star Surprises Fla. Student Nicole Muxo At Senior Prom [VIDEO]

词组	wade in
释义	wade in wade in(to something) 1. Literally, to enter and begin walking through liquid, especially water. Despite my nervousness, I closed my eyes and waded into the ocean. The room had flooded with noxious chemicals, so the worker put on his protective suit and waded in. 2. To intervene or become involved in something that is already in progress, especially a conflict, debate, controversy, etc. The politician chose not to wade in on the controversial topic during her re-election campaign. Don't wade into their debate unless you want to talk about politics for the rest of the night. 3. To begin to do something with energy and determination. She rolled up her sleeves and waded right in to help us with our baking mishap. I've set aside a few hours this morning so I can wade into all my unread emails. See also: wade Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. wade in (to something) 1. to walk into an area covered by water. The horse waded right into the stream. It waded right in. 2. Fig. to get quickly and directly involved in something. (Fig. on {2}.) Don't just wade into things. Stop and think about what you are doing. Just wade in and get started. See also: wade McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. wade in Also, wade into. Plunge into, begin or attack resolutely and energetically, as in She waded into that pile of correspondence. This idiom transfers entering water to beginning some action. [Mid-1800s] See also: wade The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. wade in v. 1. To walk into a substance, such as water, that hinders normal movement: Unable to reach the buoy from the shore, I waded in toward it. 2. To join or intervene in an ongoing conflict, debate, or controversy: The government waded in to settle the contract dispute. See also: wade wade into v. 1. To walk into something, such as water, that impedes normal movement: The child waded into the ocean. 2. To join or intervene in some ongoing conflict, debate, or controversy: The government waded into the dispute and forced a resolution. The mayor waded into the debate to elaborate on a few points. 3. To become increasingly involved in some effort: The committee waded into the task. 4. To attack someone or something verbally or physically: The supervisor waded into me with a vehement attack. See also: wade The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. See also: wade in(to something) wade into a nail-biter biter literally have heart stand still have (one's) heart stand still (one's) heart stands still one's heart stands still have butterflies in (one's) stomach References in periodicals archive And remember, we should still talk about Wade in terms of potential - he is only 25, and still has some growing up to do. Lucky Break Burly soap star Kemp, who has recently made a dramatic return to our screens on the BBC soap, married Ms Wade in a glittering Las Vegas ceremony in 2002. The SUN EDITOR ARRESTED ON ' ATTACK In another gesture of reconciliation with his former rival, Diouf represented Wade in Cairo at the Europe-Africa summit held this month. Apres Diouf, Diouf? It is unclear whether these partners are more or less numerous than those experienced by white people, and particularly by white middle- and upper-class men, many of whom engage in sequential liaisons outside marriage.(19) But the image of black men and women as "hotter" and more sexually "hungry" and powerful than whites persists, for reasons elucidated by Wade in his discussion of how racial identities and images are socially "constructed." Blackness and Race Mixture: The Dynamics of Racial Identity in Colombia In a July (http://www.ct.gov/ethics/lib/ethics/declaratory_rulings/2016/public_comments/comments_from_attorney_knox_for_wade_7-20-16.pdf) response to Housen's questions, Wade's attorney, Kimberly Knox,  asserted that under insurance department policy, "Commissioner Wade is not prohibited from reviewing Cigna matters because her husband does not 'own' any security in Cigna." That statement echoed one from Wade in September of 2015, when she (https://www.scribd.com/document/322779042/09-23-15-Wade-Letter) told the State Ethics Office: "I hold no shares of Cigna stock, having divested my interests on April 15. Gov. Malloy Met With Anthem, Cigna CEOs During Merger Review "At least we both know how to dress," Chaumin told the Herald, after posing with both Muxo and Wade in a series of prom pictures. Dwyane Wade Prom: Miami Heat Star Surprises Fla. Student Nicole Muxo At Senior Prom [VIDEO]
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