plunge

Related to plunge: plunge grinding

plunge down (something)

To fall or plummet down something at a high and often uncontrollable speed. The bus skidded on the ice and plunged down the side of the ravine. The roller coaster plunged down the near-vertical drop, making everyone on board scream with delighted terror.

plunge from (something)

To fall or plummet down from something at a high and often uncontrollable speed. The man somehow gained access to the roof and plunged from the top of the skyscraper.

See also: plunge

plunge in

1. To push or thrust something deep in(to someone or something). A noun or pronoun can be used between "plunge" and "in." The workers set about plunging in the iron rods while the concrete was still wet. The villain laughed cruelly before plunging the knife in his victim's back.

2. To throw or cast something forcefully into some substance or place. A noun or pronoun can be used between "plunge" and "in." The elf plunged the cursed ring in the volcano, hoping to destroy it forever.

3. To dive into or immerse oneself in some liquid, substance, or mass of something. I plunged in the water to rescue the girl who fell overboard. The suspect disappeared into a crowd of people, and the detective plunged in after him. Having dropped my keys into the swamp, I had no option but to plunge in to get them back.

4. To submerge someone or something into some substance. A noun or pronoun can be used between "plunge" and "in." Parboil the kale for five minutes, then plunge it in cold water to stop it from cooking any further. Achilles' mother plunged him in the River Styx as a baby, making him invulnerable everywhere except the heel by which she held him.

5. To immerse oneself in or be consumed by some task, activity, or situation. The project is going to be tough, so let's plunge right in and not waste any time.

6. To cause someone or some group to be consumed by some state, condition, or situation. A noun or pronoun is used between "plunge" and "in." Employees have been plunged in an extremely stressful, toxic environment with very little support from management. The tragic news plunged me in despair. Analysts worry the move could plunge the country in even more debt.

See also: plunge

plunge into (something)

1. Literally, to dive into or immerse oneself in a mass of something, typically a body of water. He plunged into the river to find relief from the heat. The detective plunged into the crowd of people in pursuit of the suspect.

2. By extension, to immerse oneself in or become consumed by some activity. The new team plunged into the project, hoping to salvage the work that had already been done.

3. To immerse someone or something into some mass of something or body of liquid. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "plunge" and "in." You have to plunge the fabric into the solution to help soften its fibers. The preacher plunged the child into the river as part of the baptism ceremony.

4. To push or thrust an object deeply into something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "plunge" and "into." The workers set about plunging iron rods into the wet concrete. The villain laughed cruelly before plunging the knife into the victim's back.

See also: plunge

plunge to (one's) death

To fall from such a great height that one dies upon impact. The whole time we were on the rickety rope bridge, I couldn't help but think we were going to plunge to our death in the river far below.

plunge to (something)

To fall or plummet down to some lower level or degree at a high and often uncontrollable speed. The bus skidded on the ice and plunged to bottom of the ravine. The stock market plunged to its lowest level in over 50 years.

See also: plunge

take the plunge

1. To commit oneself to a course of action that is momentous or challenging. I'd been putting it off for years, but I finally took the plunge and enrolled in a college course. After spending 10 years as a junior partner, Karen is taking the plunge and starting her own law firm.

2. To commit to marriage. We'd been living together for three years and we already had a son together, so we decided it was time to take the plunge!

See also: plunge, take

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

plunge down something

to run or fall down something. The car plunged down the hill and ran into a tree at the bottom. The bicyclist plunged down the side of the hill at a great speed.

plunge from something

to fall or flee from something or some place. The eagle plunged from the sky to the lake to capture its prey. Lily plunged from the room in embarrassment.

See also: plunge

plunge in(to something)

to dive or rush into something; to immerse oneself in something. Ned took off his shoes and plunged into the river, hoping to rescue Frank. He plunged into his work and lost track of time.

See also: plunge

plunge something into someone or something

and plunge something in

to drive or stab something into someone or something. The murderer plunged the knife into his victim. She plunged in the dagger.

See also: plunge

plunge to something

1. to fall or drop down to something. The temperature plunged to zero last night. The burning car plunged to the floor of the canyon.

2. to dive or fall to one's death. She walked straight to the edge of the cliff and plunged to her death. The burro slipped and plunged to an untimely end.

See also: plunge

take the plunge

to marry someone. I'm not ready to take the plunge yet. Sam and Mary took the plunge.

See also: plunge, take

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

take the plunge

Venture something, commit oneself, as in You've been living together for a year, so when are you going to take the plunge and get married? It is also put as make the plunge, plunge alluding to diving in a body of water. [Mid-1800s]

See also: plunge, take

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

take the plunge

COMMON If you take the plunge, you decide to do something that you have been thinking of doing for some time, even though it is difficult, risky, or unpleasant. Helen decided to take the plunge and turned professional in 1991. Finally, Mona took the plunge. `I have something to tell you,' she said.

See also: plunge, take

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

take the plunge

commit yourself to a course of action about which you are nervous. informal

See also: plunge, take

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

take the ˈplunge

(informal) decide to do something new, difficult or risky, especially after thinking about it for some time: After working for twenty years he’s decided to take the plunge and go back to college. OPPOSITE: get/have cold feet

A plunge is an act of jumping or diving into water.

See also: plunge, take

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

plunge in

1. To submerge something quickly into something else: The cook plunged the hot eggs in the cold water to stop them from cooking.

2. To jump or throw oneself into something: I walked up to the swimming pool and plunged in.

3. To fall into something: The child slipped and plunged in the well.

See also: plunge

plunge into

1. To fall or dive into some place or thing: I jumped off the diving board and plunged into the warm water.

2. To thrust or throw something forcefully into some place or thing: I plunged the shovel into the soil.

3. To enter earnestly or wholeheartedly into some activity or situation: After the vacation, I plunged into my studies with renewed energy.

4. To send someone or something into some condition or situation: My gambling losses plunged me into debt.

5. To fall into some state or condition: After my divorce, I plunged into a deep depression.

See also: plunge

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

take the plunge

tv. to marry someone. I’m not ready to take the plunge yet.

See also: plunge, take

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

take the plunge

Informal

To begin an unfamiliar venture, especially after hesitating: After a three-year engagement, they're finally taking the plunge.

See also: plunge, take

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

come a gutser
be down to (do something)
be down to something
be down to (one)
be down to somebody/something
come a-cropper
come a cropper
bounce up and down
bear down
bogged down

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词组	plunge
释义	plunge Related to plunge: plunge grinding plunge down (something) To fall or plummet down something at a high and often uncontrollable speed. The bus skidded on the ice and plunged down the side of the ravine. The roller coaster plunged down the near-vertical drop, making everyone on board scream with delighted terror. See also: down, plunge plunge from (something) To fall or plummet down from something at a high and often uncontrollable speed. The man somehow gained access to the roof and plunged from the top of the skyscraper. See also: plunge plunge in 1. To push or thrust something deep in(to someone or something). A noun or pronoun can be used between "plunge" and "in." The workers set about plunging in the iron rods while the concrete was still wet. The villain laughed cruelly before plunging the knife in his victim's back. 2. To throw or cast something forcefully into some substance or place. A noun or pronoun can be used between "plunge" and "in." The elf plunged the cursed ring in the volcano, hoping to destroy it forever. 3. To dive into or immerse oneself in some liquid, substance, or mass of something. I plunged in the water to rescue the girl who fell overboard. The suspect disappeared into a crowd of people, and the detective plunged in after him. Having dropped my keys into the swamp, I had no option but to plunge in to get them back. 4. To submerge someone or something into some substance. A noun or pronoun can be used between "plunge" and "in." Parboil the kale for five minutes, then plunge it in cold water to stop it from cooking any further. Achilles' mother plunged him in the River Styx as a baby, making him invulnerable everywhere except the heel by which she held him. 5. To immerse oneself in or be consumed by some task, activity, or situation. The project is going to be tough, so let's plunge right in and not waste any time. 6. To cause someone or some group to be consumed by some state, condition, or situation. A noun or pronoun is used between "plunge" and "in." Employees have been plunged in an extremely stressful, toxic environment with very little support from management. The tragic news plunged me in despair. Analysts worry the move could plunge the country in even more debt. See also: plunge plunge into (something) 1. Literally, to dive into or immerse oneself in a mass of something, typically a body of water. He plunged into the river to find relief from the heat. The detective plunged into the crowd of people in pursuit of the suspect. 2. By extension, to immerse oneself in or become consumed by some activity. The new team plunged into the project, hoping to salvage the work that had already been done. 3. To immerse someone or something into some mass of something or body of liquid. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "plunge" and "in." You have to plunge the fabric into the solution to help soften its fibers. The preacher plunged the child into the river as part of the baptism ceremony. 4. To push or thrust an object deeply into something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "plunge" and "into." The workers set about plunging iron rods into the wet concrete. The villain laughed cruelly before plunging the knife into the victim's back. See also: plunge plunge to (one's) death To fall from such a great height that one dies upon impact. The whole time we were on the rickety rope bridge, I couldn't help but think we were going to plunge to our death in the river far below. See also: death, plunge plunge to (something) To fall or plummet down to some lower level or degree at a high and often uncontrollable speed. The bus skidded on the ice and plunged to bottom of the ravine. The stock market plunged to its lowest level in over 50 years. See also: plunge take the plunge 1. To commit oneself to a course of action that is momentous or challenging. I'd been putting it off for years, but I finally took the plunge and enrolled in a college course. After spending 10 years as a junior partner, Karen is taking the plunge and starting her own law firm. 2. To commit to marriage. We'd been living together for three years and we already had a son together, so we decided it was time to take the plunge! See also: plunge, take Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. plunge down something to run or fall down something. The car plunged down the hill and ran into a tree at the bottom. The bicyclist plunged down the side of the hill at a great speed. See also: down, plunge plunge from something to fall or flee from something or some place. The eagle plunged from the sky to the lake to capture its prey. Lily plunged from the room in embarrassment. See also: plunge plunge in(to something) to dive or rush into something; to immerse oneself in something. Ned took off his shoes and plunged into the river, hoping to rescue Frank. He plunged into his work and lost track of time. See also: plunge plunge something into someone or something and plunge something in to drive or stab something into someone or something. The murderer plunged the knife into his victim. She plunged in the dagger. See also: plunge plunge to something 1. to fall or drop down to something. The temperature plunged to zero last night. The burning car plunged to the floor of the canyon. 2. to dive or fall to one's death. She walked straight to the edge of the cliff and plunged to her death. The burro slipped and plunged to an untimely end. See also: plunge take the plunge to marry someone. I'm not ready to take the plunge yet. Sam and Mary took the plunge. See also: plunge, take McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. take the plunge Venture something, commit oneself, as in You've been living together for a year, so when are you going to take the plunge and get married? It is also put as make the plunge, plunge alluding to diving in a body of water. [Mid-1800s] See also: plunge, take The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. take the plunge COMMON If you take the plunge, you decide to do something that you have been thinking of doing for some time, even though it is difficult, risky, or unpleasant. Helen decided to take the plunge and turned professional in 1991. Finally, Mona took the plunge. `I have something to tell you,' she said. See also: plunge, take Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. take the plunge commit yourself to a course of action about which you are nervous. informal See also: plunge, take Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary take the ˈplunge (informal) decide to do something new, difficult or risky, especially after thinking about it for some time: After working for twenty years he’s decided to take the plunge and go back to college. OPPOSITE: get/have cold feet A plunge is an act of jumping or diving into water. See also: plunge, take Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary plunge in v. 1. To submerge something quickly into something else: The cook plunged the hot eggs in the cold water to stop them from cooking. 2. To jump or throw oneself into something: I walked up to the swimming pool and plunged in. 3. To fall into something: The child slipped and plunged in the well. See also: plunge plunge into v. 1. To fall or dive into some place or thing: I jumped off the diving board and plunged into the warm water. 2. To thrust or throw something forcefully into some place or thing: I plunged the shovel into the soil. 3. To enter earnestly or wholeheartedly into some activity or situation: After the vacation, I plunged into my studies with renewed energy. 4. To send someone or something into some condition or situation: My gambling losses plunged me into debt. 5. To fall into some state or condition: After my divorce, I plunged into a deep depression. See also: plunge The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. take the plunge tv. to marry someone. I’m not ready to take the plunge yet. See also: plunge, take McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions take the plunge Informal To begin an unfamiliar venture, especially after hesitating: After a three-year engagement, they're finally taking the plunge. See also: plunge, take American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: come a gutser be down to (do something) be down to something be down to (one) be down to somebody/something come a-cropper come a cropper bounce up and down bear down bogged down References in periodicals archive Red Cara Mesh And Lace Push Up Plunge Bra, PS16 Mesh And Lace Brazilian Briefs, PS9 BIG ON SMALLS; Model who can't get enough of undies shows off new season collection for Next He, along with former University of Oregon football star Joey Harrington (complete with a colorful floatation tube around his waist), participated in the first local Polar Plunge in February 2010. Plunging for a cause In "Bates Motel" Season 2 Episode 6 "The Plunge" the tension will only amplify. 'Bates Motel' Season 2 Episode 6 Spoilers: Everything to Know About 'The Plunge'- Dark Secrets, Dangerous Situations and More [Video] The Arcanum Group Polar Plunge and Splash & Dash teams also included contract specialist Tiffany McFarland, corporate communications manager Kelly Mazezka, friends and family members. Government Contractor The Arcanum Group Makes a Splash with CEO Waters Registration begins at noon, with the plunge set for 1 p.m. Polar dip to benefit Camp Sunshine is Jan. 25 even PLUNGE RATING 5 Gemma Arterton PLUNGE RATING 6 Salma Hayek PLUNGE RATING 7 Jada Pinkett PLUNGE RATING 8 Naomi Watts Eva Longoria PLUNGE RATING 10 It's not just the euro that's plunging Above and left, Katie's Boutique black satin bra pounds 10 and black satin shorts and suspenders pounds 6 from Store Twenty One Above, Katie's Boutique raspberry lace plunge bra pounds 6 and lace shorts pounds 4 from Store Twenty One Katie's Boutique plunge bra pounds 10 and shorts pounds 5. dropping Jor-d BY ZOE CHAMBERLAIN linge erie Walt Whitman once said, "Charity and personal force are the only investments worth anything." Some students at North Carolina State University know a little something about both, as indicated by their willingness to plunge into the freezing cold temperatures of Lake Raleigh in order to raise funds for the Special Olympics. Charitable spirits at North Carolina State University Black is a colour that's both super sexy and flattering in luxurious cuts like Rigby & Peller Vintage plunge bra, pounds 76.95, and luxury g-string, pounds 56.95 (0845 076 5545/www.rigbyandpeller.com). Boudoir belles; A romantic meal with champagne and chocolates is all well and good. But if there's one Valentine's night ingredient that's sure to get you in an amorous mode, it's lingerie. Whatever your style, there's a set to seduce on February 14 and beyond PLUNGE ROUTER is engineered to deliver powerful precision with smooth plunge action and superior performance. Plunge router VILNIUS -- Plunge (pronounced Ploong-geh), a lovely little city in the northwestern Lithuanian region of Samogitia, has won the competition for the Lithuanian Capital of Culture 2009 and offers a wide range of entertainment this year including three discovery routes. Plunge into plunge--Lithuanian Capital of Culture 2009 The Maryland ACA affiliate, the Maryland Criminal Justice Association (MCJA), was recruited by the Maryland State Police to raise money for the Special Olympics by participating in the 2009 Plungapalooza, also called the Polar Bear Plunge. The MCJA board invited the Maryland State Police spokesperson, Greg Shipley, along with Special Olympics marketing director, Tom Schneidwind, to its December meeting to discuss some ways they could work together to support the Special Olympics. Maryland corrections chapter takes the plunge Analysts are expecting Standard Life's update on Wednesday to show an 8% decline in full year UK life and pensions sales to pounds 12.2bn compared with 2007, while investment net inflows are likely to have seen a 31% plunge last year. Insurers in spotlight of a jittery market; FTSE opened at 4052.5 Tokyo stocks plunge on Sony's grim earnings outlook, stronger yen Kyodo economic news summary -2-
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