step up to the plate
idiomPart ofplate
step up to the plate — idiom
1. to take action or accept responsibility in a moment when it is needed, especiall
1.idiom
Definition
to take action or accept responsibility in a moment when it is needed, especially when others are hesitating.
Example
When the team captain got injured, Maya stepped up to the plate and led the match.
Someone has to step up to the plate and tell the boss the truth.