step up to the plate

Related to word: step

Idiom

Definition

  1. To take responsibility and act decisively when a situation requires it, despite potential challenges.

    赶鴬上架

    • When the team faced difficulties, he stepped up to the plate and took on the leadership responsibility.

      當團隊面臨困難時,他挺身而出,承擔了領導責任。

    • With the project deadline looming, she had to step up to the plate to ensure everything was completed on time.

      隨著專案截止日期迫近,她必須挺身而出,確保一切按時完成。

    • Since no one else was willing to do it, I had to step up to the plate to help organize the event.

      由於沒有其他人願意做這件事,我必須挺身而出,幫助組織活動。