step up to the plate

step up to the plate
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to take action when something needs to be done, even though this is difficult:
He took over the team when it became obvious no one else was going to step up to the plate.
In this crisis we all need to step up to the plate and make a difference.
 SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Reacting and responding
act on somethingadverse reactionbacklashbatbat something backbitenon-responsiveon your toes


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