Courage & Risk
to take the plunge
to decide to do something risky or difficult after thinking about it for a whil
lucrative
producing a lot of money; profitable.
to be in hot water
to be in trouble.
itinerary
a plan or schedule of a trip, including the places to visit.
reluctant
unwilling or hesitant to do something.
daring
bold and willing to take risks.
to make ends meet
to have just enough money to pay for basic needs.
Example: After losing his job, he struggled to make ends meet.
setback
an event that delays or stops progress.
excursion
a short trip for pleasure, often by a group.
meticulous
very careful and precise; paying great attention to detail.
to bite the bullet
to do something difficult or unpleasant that you’ve been avoiding.
to cut corners
to do something in the cheapest, easiest, or fastest way, usually by ignoring rules or quality.
to overlook
to fail to notice or consider something.
to go off the beaten path
to visit places that are not well known or popular.
unprecedented
never done or known before.
audacious
showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks; sometimes shocking.
prosperous
successful, wealthy, and thriving.
to backfire
to have the opposite effect of what was intended
wanderlust
a strong desire to travel and explore the world.
to turn a blind eye
to ignore something wrong or illegal.
intrepid
fearless and adventurous.
fiscal
relating to government or business finances, especially budgets and taxes.
to blunder
to make a serious mistake, often due to carelessness.
expedition
a journey or voyage made for a specific purpose, often exploration.
to read between the lines
to understand a meaning that is not clearly stated.
Example: The letter sounded polite, but reading between the lines, I could tell she was upset.