idiom

Take the Plunge

tayk thuh plunj

teɪk ðə plʌndʒ

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taketheplunge

To commit to a bold or risky action after a period of hesitation; to finally decide to do something daunting.

After months of planning, she finally took the plunge and launched her own business.
He took the plunge and asked for a raise despite his nerves.

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