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Take a dive.
(USA) To intentionally fail in competition, to throw a game.
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taken a dive
verb
Past participle of take a dive
Exact(46)
Consumer sentiment has taken a dive.
"Since the crash in 2008, the town has taken a dive," said Roberts.
Immediately, there were rumors of a fix -- that Liston had taken a dive.
Since revealing the loss its share price has taken a dive, wiping $30 billion from its stockmarket value.
And in the current European football championship, the brand value of many of its stars has taken a dive.
If your company's profits have taken a dive in recent years, don't expect a substantial pay rise.
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Prices take a dive, too.
Public opinion will surely take a dive.
Do you think Suárez took a dive?
"Yeah, it took a dive," Mr. Cohen said.
Stocks take a dive around the world.
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