to take the plunge
01
ta steget, våga ta språnget
to devote one's time and energy to doing or finishing something one was nervous about
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Exempel
After months of hesitation, she finally took the plunge and started her own business.
Efter månader av tvekan tog hon äntligen steget och startade eget.
02
ta steget, gifta sig till slut
to become someone's wife or husband during a special ceremony
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idiom
informellt
Exempel
After years of dating, they finally took the plunge.
Efter flera år tillsammans tog de äntligen steget.
