rise to the occasion

idiomPart ofoccasion

rise to the occasion — idiom

1. to perform especially well in a difficult or important situation when a lot is e

1.idiom
Definition

to perform especially well in a difficult or important situation when a lot is expected of you.

Example

When the lead singer fell ill, the young understudy rose to the occasion brilliantly.

Coach Diaz believed his players would rise to the occasion in the championship final.