2018 · Q114
Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d), which presents the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Step up the plate
EnglishIdioms and Phrases
- ATake control
- BTake a job
- CTake a responsibility
- DTake an opportunity
Explanation
'Step up to the plate' means to take responsibility and act when needed. 'Take control' (a) is close but the idiom stresses shouldering duty rather than seizing power; 'take a job' (b) is too narrow and 'take an opportunity' (d) misses the duty element. Hence (c) is correct.