Example
“After years of renting, they took the plunge and bought a small house.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
bite the bullet
Neutral · CEFR B2
To force yourself to do something unpleasant or difficult that you have been avoiding.
go the extra mile
Neutral · CEFR B1
To make more effort than is expected or required.
make up one's mind
Neutral · CEFR B1
to reach a decision, especially for oneself rather than following others
not on your life
Informal · CEFR B1
used to refuse a suggestion in the strongest possible terms
now or never
Neutral · CEFR B1
A moment when immediate action is necessary because the opportunity will not return.
on the fence
Neutral · CEFR B1
to be undecided or avoid choosing between two options or sides
Source methodology
Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.