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rise to the occasion
Idioms and Phrases
Show unexpected skill in dealing with a difficulty that arises, as in The leading man broke his leg in the first act but his understudy rose to the occasion and was rewarded with excellent reviews . [Mid-1800s]Example Sentences
Maybe instead of fighting against the obstacles and making Apollo everyone else’s problem, Iris can rise to the occasion of having this dog in her life.
With opposing teams sure to focus their attention on Iriafen and star sophomore JuJu Watkins, the Trojans need others in their rotation to rise to the occasion in key moments if they hope to make the deep run they know they’re capable of.
The question will be whether the left-wing Working Families Party, increasingly irrelevant within the five boroughs, can rise to the occasion and slay their old nemesis.
“I am looking forward to ushering the theatre community at large through a night that celebrates the wonderful performances we have witnessed throughout the year. I hope I can rise to the occasion.”
These same “responsible” and “mainstream” voices also declared that there was no way that the Republican Party would nominate Trump to be its candidate in 2024, he is damaged goods with too much baggage, and the “adults in the room” would step in and rise to the occasion.
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