plunge into
Dive right in
To plunge into something is to enter it suddenly and completely—either physically or figuratively.
You might plunge into cold water, plunge into a new project, or plunge into debt.
The phrase suggests swift, often headlong commitment without gradual transition: She plunged into the research without reading the background literature.
There's sometimes a note of recklessness or enthusiasm in the action.
- submergePlunge beneath liquid
- immersePlunge into liquid entirely
- sinkBasin with drain
- descendMove to lower position
- diveHeadfirst water entry
splash · commit · delve · engross · dedicate · soak · embark · go all in · deep dive · tackle · confront · embrace · concentrate · focus · get stuck in · invest · absorb · pool
manner of entry/approach
plunge intoease in
Enter or begin gradually
test the waters · creep into · take it slow · feel one's way · warm up to
direction of movement or involvement
plunge intoback out of