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take the plunge

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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.
See also: take


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
See also: take


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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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