Question

the young seagull "failed to muster up courage to take that plunge" in what way can the reference to the' plunge' here be both literal and metaphorical? explain​

Answer 1

The phrase "to take the plunge" refers to committing oneself to an action that they are nervous to conduct.

• This phrase is often used to indicate an activity that inspires fear and uncertainty
• In the context of the statement in the question, when used to refer to the seagull, it has two meanings simultaneously; one literal while one metaphorical
• The literal meaning of the word 'plunge' is to dive. This means that the seagull was not able to dive into the air because of his lack of courage
• The metaphorical meaning of the phrase refers to the seagull's inability to overcome his fear

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