waded in
Entered with gusto
To wade in is to enter a situation forcefully or without hesitation, often a conflict or difficult task.
The image is of stepping boldly into water rather than testing it first.
She waded in before anyone could stop her.
He waded in with criticism of the proposal.
Someone who wades in doesn't hang back or wait for invitation.
- splashLiquid scattering on impact
- shallow endPool's shallowest part
- fordWalkable river crossing
- dipBrief immersion or condiment
- plodMove slowly, heavily
took the plunge · intervene · confront · wet · step · assert · squelch · engage · water · tackle · initiate · fray · dispute · stream · venture · paddle · knee deep · melee
engagement/involvement
waded inkept out
Prevented from entering
backed off · held back · withdrew · retreated · stood aside