“the plate”

The following 3 entries include the term the plate.

step up to the plate

idiomatic phrase

: to move into position next to home plate in order to bat often used figuratively in U.S. English to refer to showing readiness to meet a challenge (as by increased effort or improved performance)

spin the plate

noun

: a game in which something round (such as a plate or platter) is spun on edge and the name of a player is called upon which the named player must catch the spinning object before it falls or pay a forfeit

at the plate

idiom

: at home plate

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