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answer the call of duty

Idiom Responsibility

Meaning

to fulfill one's obligation, especially in a difficult situation

Example Sentences

"Firefighters answered the call of duty during the massive fire."

Related Expressions

the going gets tough

when the situation becomes very difficult or challenging

Out of sight, out of mind

People or things forgotten when not visible or present.

fit for a king

something of very high quality or luxurious

quote chapter and verse

to cite something exactly or in great detail

Jump in at the deep end

to take on a difficult task without preparation

let nature take its course

to allow natural processes to happen without interference