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nose dive

/ˈnəʊz daɪv/

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phrase

/ˈnəʊz daɪv/B2informal
  • ruВнезапное, быстрое и драматическое падение или снижение, часто используемое для описания резкого уменьшения стоимости, производительности или качества, или буквально крутого пикирования самолёта.

A sudden, rapid, and dramatic decline or drop, often used to describe a sharp decrease in value, performance, or quality, or literally a steep downward plunge of an aircraft.

  1. Sudden downward movementB2formal

    A rapid and steep descent, especially of an aircraft.

    ruРезкое падение

    • The plane went into a nose dive before the pilot regained control.
    • The stock market took a nose dive after the announcement.
    • His career took a nose dive after the scandal.
  2. Rapid declineB2informal

    A sudden and dramatic decrease in value, quality, or performance.

    ruРезкое падение

    • The company's profits took a nose dive last quarter.
    • Her health took a nose dive after the accident.
    • The team's performance took a nose dive in the second half.