take the plunge

Idioms and Phrases

Venture something, commit oneself, as in You've been living together for a year, so when are you going to take the plunge and get married? It is also put as make the plunge , plunge alluding to diving in a body of water. [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

Sean and James are far from the only famous musical offspring to take the plunge and add to their family's illustrious musical heritage.

From BBC

If you plant in spring,” Jorgensen says, “We are watering that first full season until the fall rains come. In the spring of the next year, you take the plunge, stop watering and say ‘OK, let’s see what survives.’”

From Seattle Times

Another factor for those hesitant to take the plunge could be the allure of the “Couchella” experience.

From Los Angeles Times

This winter, I found the perfect solution for renters, and for homeowners who are not ready to take the plunge on a whole new stove: the Ikea Tillreda portable induction cooktop.

From Slate

That prospect, along with the long-term value of increased efficiency, was enough to persuade me to take the plunge on a system that was a bit more expensive than a comparable gas furnace.

From Los Angeles Times

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