take the plunge
Finally go ahead
To take the plunge is to commit to something significant after hesitation—jumping in despite uncertainty.
The metaphor evokes diving into deep water: After years of renting, we finally took the plunge and bought a house.
Often used for major life decisions like marriage, career changes, or risky investments.
Formal union between partners
- proposalFormal plan for consideration
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
- leap of faithTrust without verification
decision · vows · ceremony · signing · moving in · career change · relocation · investment
marriage
Formal union between partners
- proposalFormal plan for consideration
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- weddingMarriage rite and feast
leap of faith · decision · vows · ceremony · signing · moving in · career change · relocation · investment · partnership
dare
Challenge to act boldly
chance · courage · boldness · uncertainty · adventure · bravery · audacity · fortitude · nerve · guts
- risksrisk, gamble, bet, wager, chance it
- decisionschoice, make a decision, choices, yes, no
- idiomstime flies, hit the sack, seize the day, ring a bell, break a leg
- motion idiomsin motion, on the move, on the go, move forward, move along
- impulsive actionsspur of the moment, on a whim, snap decision, knee-jerk reaction, rush in
- try phrasesgive it a shot, have a go, try your luck, give it a whirl, make an effort
take the plungehold back
Prevent forward movement
play it safe · hesitate · sit on the fence · wait and see · hedge your bets
take the plungeplay it safe
Avoid unnecessary chances
chicken out · back out · get cold feet · back down · retreat
take the plungeback out
Withdraw from commitment
chicken out · get cold feet · pull back · bail out · back down
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