step up to the plate

成語所屬單字plate

step up to the plate — 慣用語

1. to take action or accept responsibility in a moment when it is needed, especiall

1.慣用語
釋義

挺身而出;扛起責任

to take action or accept responsibility in a moment when it is needed, especially when others are hesitating.

例句

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.