take a dive

/teɪk eɪ daɪv/
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Other forms: took a dive; taking a dive; takes a dive; taken a dive

Definitions of take a dive
  1. verb
    pretend to be knocked out, as of a boxer
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    type of:
    affect, dissemble, feign, pretend, sham
    make believe with the intent to deceive
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