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step up to the plate

Idiom Responsibility

Meaning

to take responsibility for doing something important

Example Sentences

"When the leader resigned, she stepped up to the plate and took charge."

Related Expressions

own it

to accept responsibility or blame for something

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something good that happens by chance

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good fortune associated with Irish people

adapt to the changing times

to adjust to new conditions or circumstances

go on a spending spree

to spend a lot of money in a short period of time

sweeten the deal

to make an offer more attractive