rise to the challenge
To show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The team must rise to the challenge to win the game.”
“When the manager fell ill, Sarah had to rise to the challenge and lead the project herself.”
“Despite the unexpected obstacles that threatened to derail their progress, the engineers rose to the challenge and completed the complex bridge ahead of schedule.”
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get a rise out of
To obtain a reaction from (someone), especially one of annoyance.
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Lord willing and the creek don't rise
Barring unforeseen circumstances.
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rise and shine
Used to wish someone happiness upon waking up
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rise to the occasion
To show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty.
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rise to the purple
An elevation to a very high rank, especially a royal one.
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rise up
To mount a rebellion or insurgency; to rebel; to revolt.
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rise with the lark
To be awake and out of bed early in the morning.
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take its rise
To originate
Last updated August 10, 2026