How to Pronounce "step up to the plate"
expression
STEP-up-tuh-PLAYT
step-UP-tuh-PLATE
Definition
To take responsibility for a task or challenge, especially when it is important or difficult. It often implies acting bravely or showing leadership.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɛp/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɫeɪt
British English
stˈɛp/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /plˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STEP-up-tuh-PLAYT
UK
step-UP-tuh-PLATE
Listen in Context
It's time to step up to the plate and help your team.
When the manager was sick, she stepped up to the plate.
John decided to step up to the plate and lead the project.
Nobody wanted to organize the event, so I stepped up to the plate.