to take the plunge. verb.
a phrase describing voluntarily trying something for the first time. Often used for experimenting with a particular substance for the first time, like alcohol or an unfamiliar drug. Also includes losing of virginity or some kind of adrenal exercise, like base jumping or skydiving. The phrase illustrates an act of either admirable courage or reckless stupidity. The context may vary.
1) Ah, we can always trust Ross to take the plunge first in the group.
2) Come on, the water is deep enough. Go on, take the plunge
3) Lads, you know how I never said I'd get into the hard stuff? Well... I took the plunge and moved onto kets.
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Why don't you find that song funny? It's clearly a piss take.
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A well-known jazz instrumental song by Dave Brubeck. Plays in 5/4 time signature.
I would like to learn how to play Take Five in piano, guitar, saxophone and drums! It's real catchy!
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to deserve the highest honor or admiration
The latest manipulated photo really takes the cake. (example of take the cake)
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The opposite of "Take It Easy", said with a snarly, vindicative purpose. Commonly used when dismissing someone you don't like.
Mike: Later dude.
Joe: Take it deep.
Simple, yet effective.
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one who sees or hears something, be it a comment or picture (usually online, because this person has no REAL life) and interprets the meaning to be directed at them; and must retaliate in the most unthinkable ways and defend themselves to the utmost degree (lies and exaggerations included) all the while going to sleep alone every night.
Damn, Lise seems to be TAKING IT PERSONALLY ~ must be because she is a goat-necked snaggle toothed troll... And we said so...
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Means, a lot of people are making demands on my time right now and your request may or may not get granted depending on if and/or when I get a chance to get to it.
"You want that when? Yeah, you and everybody else. Take a number Jack."
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