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take the plunge

Idioms

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]

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take the plunge

Selling a house in the current market is tough, as high mortgage rates make buyers hesitant to take the plunge on a home purchase.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026

Buy a picture frame from a reputable brand, and take the plunge on a video-streaming subscription or two.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 2026

And while the team is exploring domestic manufacturing options, it has yet to take the plunge because it will likely be more expensive.

From Barron's ● Dec. 24, 2025

But Jones' successor Steve Borthwick might be the one to finally take the plunge.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2025

The doctor encouraged his son to take the plunge.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

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