Step up to the Plate.
English
idiom
To take action when faced with an opportunity or challenge; to rise to the occasion.
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To take action when faced with an opportunity or challenge; to rise to the occasion.
Trusted by1M+English learners & teachers worldwide
To take responsibility and act when a hard moment or a big chance arrives.
When you step up to the plate, you show courage at a moment that matters.
It comes from baseball, where stepping up to the plate means facing the pitch.
"Rise to the Occasion"
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Perform at a higher level when a challenging situation demands it
"Take the Bull by the Horns"
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Deal with a difficult situation directly and with force or confidence
"Step up to the Plate"
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Take on a challenge or responsibility when it matters most
We need someone to lead this client through the crisis. Any volunteers?
I'll step up to the plate. I know the account well and I'm ready.
I feel like I always handle everything. I need you to step up to the plate sometimes.
You're right. I've been avoiding the hard stuff. I'll do better.
How did your team win without your best player?
Someone unexpected stepped up to the plate. He scored three times and carried the whole team.
