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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plunk down

You could fly into a major metropolitan area like Miami to scout places and easily plunk down your entire $2 million nest egg in one day.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026

John Reed, a 55-year-old IT worker in suburban Atlanta, was ready to plunk down $60,000 on a new Ram truck last year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

Customers who buy the half-gallons plunk down a $3 deposit for each glass jug.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 31, 2023

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

I plunk down on my bed, absolutely worn out but happier than I’ve ever been.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott

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