The expression "to take the plunge" means to take a significant risk or make a decisive step, even if it is daunting or difficult.
L'espressione "to take the plunge" significa assumersi un rischio importante o fare un passo decisivo, anche se spaventoso o difficile.
| Idiom | to take the plunge |
|---|---|
| Definition | to take a risk; to do something even though it is unpleasant, difficult or dangerous |
| Examples | - If you really like him, why don't you take the plunge and ask him out. Maybe he's too shy to ask you! - I'd really like to quit my job and start again somewhere else but I'm too scared to take the plunge. |
| Note | To plunge means to dive, e.g. into water. |
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