SINCE 1828
step up to the plate
idiomDefinition of step up to the plate
baseball
: to move into position next to home plate in order to bat
—often used figuratively in U.S. English He finally stepped up to the plate and asked her to marry him.If you want this promotion, you're going to have to step up to the plate and improve your work performance.
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