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takes the plunge

takes the plunge is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take the plunge.

Meaning of take the plunge

Verb

take the plunge (third-person singular simple present takes the plunge, present participle taking the plunge, simple past took the plunge, past participle taken the plunge)

  1. (idiomatic) To begin any major commitment.
    • And as scientists studying the subject, we will have to conclude that she will take the plunge only if she suffers from overconfidence bias or is innately risk-loving.2009, Saras D. Sarasvathy, Effectuation: Elements of Entrepreneurial Expertise, page 196
  2. (idiomatic) To get engaged to be married.
    • She's been seeing William now for about seven months and it looks as if they may take the plunge.2001, Ben Young, Samuel Adams, The One: A Realistic Guide to Choosing Your Soul Mate

Questions about takes the plunge

What is takes the plunge the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Takes the plunge is the third-person singular simple present indicative of take the plunge.

Words near takes the plunge in the dictionary

  1. takes the micky
  2. takes the offensive
  3. takes the pee
  4. takes the piss
  5. takes the place of
  6. takes the plunge
  7. takes the point
  8. takes the purple
  9. takes the rap
  10. takes the red eye
  11. takes the red pill

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