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When the government is handed over to the Iraqi Council on 30 June, many have declared, oh, the Americans must never leave because civil unrest may erupt. Well, I agree, we cannot abruptly depart, but Iraq needs to step up to the plate on 30 June.
Howard Coble

Meaning of "step up to the plate" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF STEP UP TO THE PLATE

step up to the plate play
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WHAT DOES STEP UP TO THE PLATE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of step up to the plate in the English dictionary

The definition of step up to the plate in the dictionary is to move into batting position. Other definition of step up to the plate is to come forward and take responsibility for something.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STEP UP TO THE PLATE

step aerobics
step by step
step change
step dance
step down
step function
step in
step on
step on it
step on the gas
step out
step out of line
step out with
Step Reebok
step up
step-by-step
step-down
step-down transformer
step-in
step-ins

WORDS THAT END LIKE STEP UP TO THE PLATE

a full plate
boilerplate
brass plate
chocolate
contemplate
dinner plate
engraving plate
faceplate
fashion plate
gold plate
gold-plate
home plate
hotplate
license plate
nameplate
on a plate
plate
silver plate
soleplate
soup plate
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Synonyms and antonyms of step up to the plate in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «step up to the plate» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF STEP UP TO THE PLATE

Find out the translation of step up to the plate to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of step up to the plate from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «step up to the plate» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

加紧向板
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

intensificar a la placa
570 millions of speakers

English

step up to the plate
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

थाली करने के लिए कदम
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يسارعوا الى لوحة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

подойти к плите
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

passo até a placa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্লেট পর্যন্ত পদক্ষেপ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

le pied à la plaque
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Langkah ke plat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schritt bis zu der Platte
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

プレートにステップアップ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

한발
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Langkah munggah menyang piring
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bước lên tấm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தட்டு வரை படி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्लेट पर्यंत चरण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Tablaya basmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

passo fino alla piastra
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

krok do tablicy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

підійти до плити
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

intensifice la placa de
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εντείνει την πλάκα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

stap tot by die plaat
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kliva upp på plattan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

trappe opp til plate
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of step up to the plate

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STEP UP TO THE PLATE»

The term «step up to the plate» is very widely used and occupies the 11.753 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «STEP UP TO THE PLATE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about step up to the plate

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10 QUOTES WITH «STEP UP TO THE PLATE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word step up to the plate.
1
Howard Coble
When the government is handed over to the Iraqi Council on 30 June, many have declared, oh, the Americans must never leave because civil unrest may erupt. Well, I agree, we cannot abruptly depart, but Iraq needs to step up to the plate on 30 June.
2
Jonathan Franzen
It's very liberating for me to realize that I don't have to step up to the plate with a plot that involves the U.N. Security Council.
3
Lee Haney
Most kids will not volunteer to eat veggies. At times you must step up to the plate and enforce the rule of authority as a parent.
4
Martin Lawrence
I try to always step up to the plate, be professional, be good at what I'm doing and deliver on the character. In Hollywood, what more can you ask for. You want a consummate professional.
5
James Levine
Employee fathers need to step up to the plate and put their family needs on the table.
6
Brian McKnight
When it's your chance to step up to the plate, just hit it out of the park, and everybody will forget about everything that came before.
7
Tamara Mellon
There have been moments in my career when I've had to be tough and I've had to step up to the plate - but usually that's because a man has underestimated me. But other than that, I wouldn't say I'm a tough person.
8
Cindy Morgan
In sports, you play up to the level of your opponent, and I did some of my best work with Chevy, and I'm so grateful to have worked opposite him. He was a handful and a challenge, and he made me step up to the plate.
9
Andy Pick
When they come here, what we are looking for them to do is step up to the plate, take responsibility and get the big innings, the centuries - or take a lead with the ball.
10
Blair Redford
I definitely don't like anyone messing with my friends or loved ones. I'm quick to step up to the plate if there's a problem.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STEP UP TO THE PLATE»

Discover the use of step up to the plate in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to step up to the plate and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Step Up to the Plate, Dad!
In this book, Evangelist R.V. Brown reveals what God can do through one dad teaching his son and equipping him for the life battles of fatherhood, and the results of ?passing it on.
R. V. Brown, 2005
2
Step Up to the Plate
Underwood gives clear instructions telling Christians to "step up to the plate" and become intercessory prayer warriors. Sprinkled throughout the work are thought-provoking questions to help readers search their hearts. (Christian)
Sandi Underwood, 2007
3
Step Up to the Plate
1 to travel. Make a mistake and it meant crash landing in a field. (ANGELA, JENNlFER and SAMANTHA exchange looks like "Who's this?") NELLIE: Hi, Jackie. 5 ANGELA: Jackie who? JACKIE: Cochran. ANGELA: Cochran... (To NELLlE) ...
4
Roy Morelli Steps Up to the Plate
After all, baseball is what Roy does best. But when his grades continue to slide and his teammates get tired of his know-it-all attitude, Roy Morelli will need to step up to the plate. . . . From the Hardcover edition.
Thatcher Heldring, 2010
5
The Baseball Counting Book
Uses the numbers from one to twenty to introduce various aspects of the game of baseball.
Barbara Barbieri McGrath, 1999
6
A Year of Encouragement
May God bless you this day... as you step up to the plate! vxod likes to use His sense of humor to teach me lessons of life. When I was in the seventh grade, we played a lot of ball... baseball, softball, league, sandlot, organized, terribly ...
Charles Graham, 2004
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7 Secrets to Building a Productive Downline
If I didn't step up to the plate right then and give it a shot, when would I? Tomorrow? Next week? Maybe Never... Would I step up to the plate "after" I became successful (never works that way) or would I step up right then and start leading?
James Grandstaff
8
After the Stroke of Midnight: 20 Years After a Brain Attack
However, in the game of baseball, a batter looks forward to another chance or even two, to step up to the plate in a succeeding inning in which he may redeem himself from a previous baseball goof or error. In life, every day is an offensive ...
Robert F. Smith, 2011
9
Stepping Up: How Taking Responsibility Changes Everything
We need to spend more time catching people doing things right and less time on what's wrong if we want people to step up to the plate.” In my experience, this environment of fear is often very subtle. It can be a frown from a CEO in a meeting ; ...
John B. Izzo, 2012
10
Deeds of the First Lady
My final word of encouragement to the spouse who is refusing to step up to the plate, you honestly need to seek God for counsel. I have been in many churches and witnessed the submissive wife trying to pastor the Church with a husband ...
R. S. Witcher, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STEP UP TO THE PLATE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term step up to the plate is used in the context of the following news items.
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Athens area "veducators" step up to the plate with locally-grown …
Today, nutrition education is taking center stage at both the local and national level. School cafeterias across the country, including Georgia, are getting salad ... «Online Athens, Jul 15»
2
Alelchi Inois can step up to the Plate
Before we turn our attention to the winter horses, however, there are two very important matters to be attended to at Galway: The Plate and the Hurdle. «Irish Examiner, Jul 15»
3
As deadline looms, time for Cubs front office to step up to the plate
Joe Maddon has been an instant success. He's put a hustling, fun team on the field that has put itself in contention for a wild-card spot. Wrigley Field hasn't seen ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
4
Africa must step up to the plate
Continent must combat impunity if it is to credibly deny the ICC the authority to do so, writes Peter Fabricius. The decision by regional leaders to establish an ... «Independent Online, Jul 15»
5
Conor McGregor to Jose Aldo: 'Step Up to the Plate and Fight Like a …
“Just toughen up and show up,” McGregor said during an interview that aired during Saturday's UFC Fight Night broadcast. “Many people have stepped inside ... «Sherdog.com, Jun 15»
6
PNE must step up to the plate in Championship – Welsh
“We have to be better than last season, both attacking and defensively – up our ... “In order to get promoted in May, we had to up our game from the year before. «Lancashire Evening Post, Jun 15»
7
MNfusion: Step Up To The Plate With Lawrence Clayton From …
With a nickname like “The Great American Pastime,” it's not hard to see how ingrained the game is in our culture. It is part of our history; it's part of our cities' ... «CBS Local, Jun 15»
8
Waste not: Food rescuers step up to the plate against hunger
Tossed out a bruised apple or stale loaf of bread lately? If so, you have plenty of company. Researchers say more than a third of the American food supply is ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jun 15»
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Students step up to the plate with Anti-Gang Challenge
Students from across Orange County wait outside Angels Stadium Monday to celebrate completing the Annual Angels Anti-Gang Challenge. BROOKE E. «OCRegister, Jun 15»
10
Big Cities Once Again Step Up to the Plate on Improving School Food
But six of the largest school districts in the nation are once again trying to change that reputation. Today, the Urban School Food Alliance - a unique coalition ... «Natural Resources Defense Council, May 15»

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