"take the plunge" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 鼓起勇气
• 做出决定

Definition

在经过一段时间考虑后，做出重要或冒险的决定。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

是口语表达，常用于生活重大选择，如结婚、换工作、搬家等。含有鼓起勇气、下定决心的意思。常见用法有“终于鼓起勇气……”。

Examples

She decided to take the plunge and study abroad.

她决定**鼓起勇气**去留学。

After years of saving, I finally took the plunge and bought a house.

存了多年钱后，我终于**做出决定**买了房子。

Are you ready to take the plunge and start your own business?

你准备好**下决心**创业了吗？

He was nervous about asking her out, but his friends told him to just take the plunge.

他不敢约她，朋友们叫他直接**鼓起勇气**。

Sometimes you have to take the plunge even if you're scared of failing.

有时候，即使害怕失败，也要**鼓起勇气**。

After months of doubt, they finally took the plunge and moved to a new city together.

几个月犹豫后，他们终于**下决心**一起搬到新城市。