Choose the most appropriate idiom to fill in the blank.
At the age of forty, my aunt finally decided to ________ and learn swimming.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → take the plunge
Complete sentence: At the age of forty, my aunt finally decided to take the plunge and learn swimming.
| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Talk shop | talk about one’s work, mostly at a social event | Please do not talk shop at the family dinner tonight. |
| (2) Take the plunge (answer) | finally do something bold or risky after thinking about it for a long time (fits learning to swim at forty) | After years in a bank job, Vikram took the plunge and opened his own bakery. |
| (3) Take a back seat | step back and let others take charge | This year the seniors will take a back seat and let the juniors plan the fest. |
| (4) Toe the line | obey the rules or orders of a group | New players must toe the line or they will be dropped. |