Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
take the plunge
idiom
/teɪk ðə plʌndʒ/
Definition
To make a decision to do something daring or to take a risk after some hesitation.
Examples
- After years of saving, she decided to take the plunge and buy her first home.
- He was nervous about jumping out of the airplane, but finally decided to take the plunge.
- After much deliberation, they took the plunge and invested in their own business.
Meaning
This phrase implies committing to an action that involves uncertainty or could lead to significant change, often after much contemplation.
Synonyms
- make a commitment
- take a risk
- go for it
- take the leap
- make the jump
