take a dive
To feign a knockout in order to lose intentionally.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The boxer decided to take a dive in the third round.”
“Everyone suspected the fighter took a dive because he fell down without being hit.”
“The investigation revealed that the champion had been bribed to take a dive, forever tarnishing his reputation in the sport.”
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be taken ill
To become ill.
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crash dive
An emergency maneuver by a submarine in which it suddenly descends, especially to considerable depth, usually in order to escape an attack or avoid a collision.
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cross to take up
Alternative form of cross to bear.
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deep dive
An in-depth examination or analysis of a topic.
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dive in
To start a new endeavor enthusiastically and wholeheartedly.
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forget to take one's medication this morning
To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.
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get taken in
To be fooled; to fall for.
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give and take
A process of compromise or accommodation.
Last updated August 10, 2026