dive back

Frequency: 5.03.1 per million words

To move backwards quickly and suddenly.

Categories:

Examples (10)

  • He had to dive back to avoid the ball.
  • She heard the gunshot and immediately dove back behind the wall.
  • The pedestrian dove back onto the curb just as the car sped past.
  • The shortstop had to dive back to the base to avoid being tagged out.
  • Seeing the books topple, he dove back from the shelf.
  • As the door swung open unexpectedly, she had to dive back into the alcove.
  • Not wanting to be seen, he dove back into the room.
  • When the horse reared up, the people at the front had to dive back.
  • If the gate opens, you'll have to dive back quickly.
  • Dive back! he shouted, as the branch started to fall.