rise to the occasion/challenge
idiom
: to make the special effort that is required to successfully deal with a difficult situation
No one was sure if he could handle the pressure of making a speech, but he rose to the occasion and did an excellent job.
When the company needed to increase its sales, its employees rose to the challenge.
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But season 4 saw Kendall rise to the occasion as co-CEO.
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Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 26 May 2023
But sometimes, the players who step in rise to the occasion and match — or exceed — the standard set by the previous standout.
—Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2023
In times of great disruption in our world and society, artists and songwriters who have something original to say, who rise to the occasion, will resonate the loudest.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Mar. 2023
Norwood first-year coach Chris Fraoli, who replaced Kristen McDonnell after a 20-plus year tenure at Dedham, felt Beaudet and Mahoney’s experience helped other teammates rise to the occasion down the stretch.
—Matt Doherty, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Mar. 2023
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Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 26 May 2023
But sometimes, the players who step in rise to the occasion and match — or exceed — the standard set by the previous standout.
—Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2023
In times of great disruption in our world and society, artists and songwriters who have something original to say, who rise to the occasion, will resonate the loudest.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Mar. 2023
Norwood first-year coach Chris Fraoli, who replaced Kristen McDonnell after a 20-plus year tenure at Dedham, felt Beaudet and Mahoney’s experience helped other teammates rise to the occasion down the stretch.
—Matt Doherty, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Mar. 2023
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“Rise to the occasion/challenge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rise%20to%20the%20occasion%2Fchallenge. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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