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step up to the plate

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  • verb idiomatic To initiate action; to assume a responsibility.

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An allusion to taking one's turn at bat in baseball.

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  • amirtyz commented on the word step up to the plate

    Means: To take responsibility for doing something.

    March 20, 2013