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rise to the occasion

idiom
Meaning

To show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty.


Examples
SIMPLE

She will rise to the occasion during the big presentation.

CONTEXTUAL

The team was nervous about the deadline, but they managed to rise to the occasion and finish on time.

COMPLEX

Faced with an unexpected crisis that threatened the entire project, the young manager rose to the occasion with remarkable poise and decisive leadership.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    get a rise out of

    To obtain a reaction from (someone), especially one of annoyance.

  2. 02

    Lord willing and the creek don't rise

    Barring unforeseen circumstances.

  3. 03

    rise and shine

    Used to wish someone happiness upon waking up

  4. 04

    rise to the challenge

    To show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty.

  5. 05

    rise to the purple

    An elevation to a very high rank, especially a royal one.

  6. 06

    rise up

    To mount a rebellion or insurgency; to rebel; to revolt.

  7. 07

    rise with the lark

    To be awake and out of bed early in the morning.

  8. 08

    take its rise

    To originate

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