plunk down

Idioms  

1. Throw or place or drop heavily, as in He plunked down the money and walked out, or It was hot work, so after an hour we plunked ourselves down in the shade. [Late 1800s]

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Example Sentences

Plenty of you who regularly plunk down thousands for a business-class seat care about just one thing, of course: horizontal sleep.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

That didn’t bother those eager to plunk down their money on Wednesday for a long-shot chance at instant wealth.

From Washington Times • Oct. 12, 2023

Many ordinary Joes and Janes, forever staples of Springsteen’s base, couldn’t afford to plunk down those big bucks.

From Washington Post • Mar. 28, 2023

U.S. travel and leisure spending has remained strong as consumers plunk down money on experiences after isolating during the pandemic.

From Reuters • Mar. 27, 2023

I plunk down by the fire and roll up my pant leg to reveal the sting on my knee.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

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