take the plunge
idiomatic phrase
informal
: to do or undertake something especially after a period of hesitation or uncertainty
Up to now, I've avoided growing roses … . But last winter the ripe catalogue shots of roses took hold in my imagination, and I decided to take the plunge.—
Michael Pollan
Michael PollanAs with any new OS upgrade, it is prudent to wait awhile before taking the plunge, to make sure others have had a chance to find all the bugs.—Peter H. Lewis
Peter H. LewisIf you've considered buying an e-reader but haven't yet taken the plunge, there's no longer a need to wait.—Joshua J. Romero
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Kwame was hesitant to take the plunge for several reasons, the most prominent being his mother's refusal to attend the wedding.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Razo hadn’t had a dog in a couple of years, due to travel demands with his work, but felt ready in September to take the plunge again.
—Graham Womack, Sacramento Bee, 1 Feb. 2025
In-pool demonstrations by experts will showcase cutting-edge products, and there is even a chance for members of the public to take the plunge.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2025
Juliette takes the plunge and gets lowered down into the murky water wearing special weighted boots and glass goggles.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Razo hadn’t had a dog in a couple of years, due to travel demands with his work, but felt ready in September to take the plunge again.
—Graham Womack, Sacramento Bee, 1 Feb. 2025
In-pool demonstrations by experts will showcase cutting-edge products, and there is even a chance for members of the public to take the plunge.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2025
Juliette takes the plunge and gets lowered down into the murky water wearing special weighted boots and glass goggles.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Take the plunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20plunge. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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