Take the plunge
verb (idiomatic)
To make a decision to start doing something, especially something that requires courage or commitment.
After years of dreaming about it, she finally took the plunge and started her own business.
Often appears as...
- take the plunge and start
- take the plunge and do
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb (idiomatic)
To get married or start a romantic relationship, especially after considering for a long time.
After dating for five years, they finally decided to take the plunge and get married.
Often appears as...
- take the plunge and marry
- take the plunge together
Usage tips
Idiomatic, Colloquial
verb (idiomatic)
To make a decision to start doing something, especially something that requires courage or commitment.
After years of dreaming about it, she finally took the plunge and started her own business.
Often appears as...
- take the plunge and start
- take the plunge and do
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb (idiomatic)
To get married or start a romantic relationship, especially after considering for a long time.
After dating for five years, they finally decided to take the plunge and get married.
Often appears as...
- take the plunge and marry
- take the plunge together
Usage tips
Idiomatic, Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Bold Decision
Used when someone decides to do something that might be risky or requires a lot of courage.
He's always wanted to travel the world, so he took the plunge and bought a one-way ticket.
Pro Tip 2/3Major Change
Often related to life-changing decisions or significant new beginnings.
They took the plunge and moved to another country for a fresh start.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Nuance
Conveys a sense of excitement mixed with apprehension about the outcome.
I took the plunge and finally asked for the promotion I felt I deserved.
Pro Tip 1/3Bold Decision
Used when someone decides to do something that might be risky or requires a lot of courage.
He's always wanted to travel the world, so he took the plunge and bought a one-way ticket.
Pro Tip 2/3Major Change
Often related to life-changing decisions or significant new beginnings.
They took the plunge and moved to another country for a fresh start.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Nuance
Conveys a sense of excitement mixed with apprehension about the outcome.
I took the plunge and finally asked for the promotion I felt I deserved.
Pro Tip 1/3Bold Decision
Used when someone decides to do something that might be risky or requires a lot of courage.
He's always wanted to travel the world, so he took the plunge and bought a one-way ticket.
Pro Tip 2/3Major Change
Often related to life-changing decisions or significant new beginnings.
They took the plunge and moved to another country for a fresh start.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Nuance
Conveys a sense of excitement mixed with apprehension about the outcome.
I took the plunge and finally asked for the promotion I felt I deserved.
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