take a dive

Frequency: 7.514.8 per million words

To fall suddenly, or figuratively, for prices or profits to drop sharply; also, to pretend to be knocked down in boxing or soccer.

diveVERB + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • The market is volatile and profits could take a dive.
  • He took a dive in the penalty area and won his team a controversial penalty.
  • The company's stock took a dive after the disappointing earnings report.
  • The referee gave the boxer a warning for trying to take a dive in the third round.
  • My motivation seems to take a dive during the cold winter months.
  • Analysts predict that housing prices will take a dive next year if interest rates continue to rise.
  • It was obvious the player had taken a dive; there was no contact at all.
  • After the scandal, the politician's approval ratings took a dive.
  • We're worried our investments might take a dive due to the current economic instability.
  • Fans were furious, accusing the star player of taking a dive to get an opponent sent off.