step up to the plate

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To initiate action; to assume or take a responsibility. US,idiomatic
    — Surround yourself with good people who can reliably step up to the plate and solve problems when they occur.

词形变化

steps up to the plate present,singular,third-person stepping up to the plate participle,present stepped up to the plate participle,past stepped up to the plate past

词源

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