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Step up to the plate

Description:

"Step up to the plate" is an idiomatic expression used to encourage someone to take responsibility or to accept a challenging task or opportunity. It originates from baseball, where a batter steps up to the home plate to face the pitcher.

Senses:

1. To take responsibility or face a difficult situation willingly.
2. To accept a challenge or opportunity with determination and confidence.

Usage:

Sense 1: "Step up to the plate" can be used to encourage someone to take responsibility or face a difficult situation willingly.
Example: When the team needed a leader, Sarah stepped up to the plate and took charge.

Sense 2: "Step up to the plate" can be used to encourage someone to accept a challenge or opportunity with determination and confidence.
Example: John was hesitant at first, but he stepped up to the plate and decided to run for class president.

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