take a dive

• تعبير غير رسمي يعني أن يخسر المرء عمدًا في مسابقة أو أن يفشل في أمر ما، غالبًا لتحقيق مصلحة شخصية أو لخداع الآخرين؛ ويُستخدم أيضًا بمعناه الحرفي للدلالة على الغطس في الماء بالرأس أولًا.

An informal expression meaning to intentionally lose a competition or fail at something, often for personal gain or to deceive others; also used literally to mean jumping into water headfirst.

1. Pretend to be knocked outB2informal

   To deliberately fall down or lose a fight, especially in boxing or wrestling, to deceive the audience or officials.

   تمثيل السقوط أو الخسارة

   • The boxer was accused of taking a dive in the third round.
   • He took a dive to make the match look more dramatic.
   • The referee suspected the fighter took a dive for money.

2. Fail deliberatelyB2informal

   To intentionally perform poorly or lose in a competition or business deal for personal gain.

   الخسارة المتعمدة

   • The company took a dive on the stock market after the scandal.
   • He took a dive in the final exam to avoid suspicion.
   • The actor took a dive in his performance to get out of the contract.