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take the plunge

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  1. 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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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

They were just ones to take the plunge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

His 26 goals in 47 appearances for Frankfurt has been enough for the Merseysiders to take the plunge in a deal that will cost in-excess of £70m.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025

We decided to take the plunge, and our mortgage payment more than doubled in the process, going from $2,150 to $4,650.

From Salon • Nov. 28, 2024

It wasn't like I was going to be the first in my immediate family to take the plunge and become a citizen.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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