took the plunge
Made the leap
Took the plunge means committed to something risky or uncertain after hesitation—especially a major life decision like marriage, a career change, or a significant purchase.
The image is of diving into deep water: After months of debating, she finally took the plunge and quit her job.
The phrase emphasizes the moment of decisive action rather than the outcome.
Opportunity to restart unburdened
- new chapterDistinct period starting now
- launchSet into motion
- kickoffOpening play in football
- debutFirst public appearance
genesis · embarked · reinvention · career change · turning point · milestone · threshold · watershed moment
Quick to conclude
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- resolveFirmness of purpose
- initiativeSelf-directed action capacity
- determinationFirmness of purpose
choice · action · step · move · jump · leap · went for it · pulled the trigger
Pledged to marry
- marriedJoined in matrimony
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- pledgedFormally promised something
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
vowed · promised · bonded · contracted · enrolled · signed up · tied the knot · said yes
Stake on uncertain outcome
- ventureRisky new undertaking
- chanceLikelihood of occurrence
- leap of faithTrust without verification
- betRisked stake on outcome
wager · speculate · stake · hazard · roll the dice · go for broke · risk it all · shot in the dark
fresh start
Opportunity to restart unburdened
- new chapterDistinct period starting now
- launchSet into motion
- kickoffOpening play in football
debut · genesis · embarked · reinvention · career change · turning point · milestone · threshold · watershed moment
decisive
Quick to conclude
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- resolveFirmness of purpose
- initiativeSelf-directed action capacity
determination · choice · action · step · move · jump · leap · went for it · pulled the trigger · bit the bullet
engaged
Pledged to marry
dedicated · vowed · promised · bonded · contracted · enrolled · signed up · tied the knot · said yes · proposed
gamble
Stake on uncertain outcome
- ventureRisky new undertaking
- chanceLikelihood of occurrence
- leap of faithTrust without verification
bet · wager · speculate · stake · hazard · roll the dice · go for broke · risk it all · shot in the dark · long shot
brave
Showing courage despite fear
- courageousShowing bravery under threat
- boldCourageous and daring
- daringAdventurous courage
fearless · audacious · gutsy · plucky · intrepid · adventurous · undaunted · resolute · nervy · ballsy
took the plungeheld back
Kept from advancing
played it safe · chickened out · backed out · got cold feet · hesitated
took the plungestayed put
Continued in place
stood still · waited · hung back · bided one's time · abstained
took, taken, taking, takers, plunge, plunges, plunged, plunging, plunger