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Take a dive

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Negative Connotation

Using 'take a dive' implies dishonesty or cheating in sports.

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The fans were outraged when they suspected the player had taken a dive.
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Colloquial Use

More common in casual conversation than formal speech.

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Everyone in the bar thought the fighter took a dive.
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Not Literal

It's metaphorical; no actual 'diving' is involved.

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The referee denied any players had taken a dive during the match.
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