step forward
to volunteer for something; to offer one's services
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please step forward if you want to help with the project.”
“When the teacher asked for a volunteer to lead the group, nobody wanted to step forward.”
“Despite the significant personal risks involved in the investigation, she decided to step forward and provide the authorities with the evidence they desperately needed.”
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baby step
A small effort made towards the completion of a much larger task.
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backwards and forwards
Thoroughly; completely, comprehensively.
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bring forward
To call up for consideration.
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carry forward
To transfer to a new page, column, ledger, or similar entity.
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come forward
To offer help or information, especially about a crime.
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inch forward
To move forward in a very slow, cautious, and careful way.
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one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind
(used imitatively) A cliché used to exaggerate an accomplishment or milestone.
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one step ahead
maintaining a slight advantage; continuing to lead
Last updated August 10, 2026