step up to the plate

English

Etymology

An allusion to taking one's turn at bat in baseball.

Pronunciation
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Verb

step up to the plate

  1. (chiefly US, idiomatic) To initiate action; to assume or take a responsibility.
    • 2008, Beth Stackpole, "The IT pro's vacation planner," Computerworld, 12 Jun. (retrieved 26 June 2008):
      Surround yourself with good people who can reliably step up to the plate and solve problems when they occur.
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