Step Up to the Plate

Meaning of Idiom ‘Step Up to the Plate’ To step up to the plate means to take responsibility for something; to take initiative or take action in response to a crisis or problem; to take action or do something in response to an opportunity; to accept a challenge; to rise to the occasion.  Want … Read more

Hornet’s Nest, a

Also: Stir up a hornet’s nest Step in a hornet’s nest Meaning of Idiom ‘A Hornet’s Nest’ A hornet’s nest is a situation or subject that is fraught with trouble or causes a lot of opposition so that many people are extremely angry over it. 1,2 Meaning of Idiom ‘Stir up a Hornet’s Nest’ or ‘Step … Read more

Step Outside

Also Step Out Meaning of Idiom ‘Step Outside’ To step outside means to go outside for a brief period. Step out can also mean to go out for the evening. To step out with someone is to go out with someone on a date. Both these uses are rare today. 1, 2 Usage Step outside is sometimes shortened to ‘step … Read more