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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.:up:
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.:up: