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take the plunge |
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take the plunge to marry someone. I'm not ready to take the plunge yet. Sam and Mary took the plunge. take the plunge to do something important or difficult that you have been thinking about doing for a long time I've decided to take the plunge and start up my own business. take the plunge to decide to do something Those women who took the plunge and ran for the state legislature enjoyed great success. Usage notes: usually said about doing something that involves some risk How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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But," said Miss Cornelia, with the air of one determined to take the plunge and have it over, "I will tell you something else. |
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