| Phrase/Idiom | rise to the occasion |
|---|---|
| Definition | If you rise to the occasion, you manage to do something successfully in difficult circumstances. |
| Example | I had to sit in for my colleague and take some important decisions. Fortunately, I rose to the occasion. |
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