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cliff diving

/ˈklɪf ˌdaɪvɪŋ/

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/ˈklɪf ˌdaɪvɪŋ/B1informalsport
  • ruЭкстремальный вид спорта или развлечение, при котором человек прыгает или ныряет с высокой скалы или утёса в воду внизу, требующее мастерства и смелости.

An extreme sport or recreational activity where a person jumps or dives from a high cliff or rock face into water below, requiring skill and courage.

  1. Sport of jumping from cliffsB2formal

    An extreme sport where a person jumps or dives from a high cliff into water below.

    ruПрыжки со скал

    • Cliff diving requires great courage and skill.
    • He has been practicing cliff diving for years.
    • The championship in cliff diving attracts athletes from around the world.
  2. Risky decision-makingC1informal

    A metaphorical term for taking a big, dangerous risk in life or business.

    ruРискованное решение

    • Quitting his job without a backup plan was like cliff diving.
    • Investing all his savings in that startup was a financial cliff dive.
    • She decided to go cliff diving and start her own company.