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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No leading Democrat would dare take her on in a primary, and hardly anyone has even heard of the several no-name Republicans who are talking about taking the plunge.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
The jump from barbecue to fine dining may sound difficult, but one of New York’s best pitmasters is taking the plunge anyway.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
Colder air moves in next week, with temperatures taking the plunge on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
—Daniel Amarante, ABC News, 11 Jan. 2025
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
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 13 Feb. 2025
The jump from barbecue to fine dining may sound difficult, but one of New York’s best pitmasters is taking the plunge anyway.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
Colder air moves in next week, with temperatures taking the plunge on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
—Daniel Amarante, ABC News, 11 Jan. 2025
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
See All Example Sentences for take the plunge
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“Take the plunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20the%20plunge. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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