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step up to the plate |
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step up to the plate 1. Lit. [for a batter in baseball] to move near home plate in preparation for striking the ball when it is pitched. The batter stepped up to the plate and glared at the pitcher. 2. Fig. to move into a position where one is ready to do a task. It's time for Tom to step up to the plate and take on his share of work. step up to the plate to take responsibility for doing something It is time companies stepped up to the plate and made sure the meat they sell is safe to eat. Related vocabulary: step inEtymology: based on the baseball meaning of step up to the plate (move into position to hit the ball) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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