rise to the occasion
Speech parts
1. rise to the occasion - Verb
2. rise to the occasion - Phrase
Meaning
(idiomatic) To show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty.
Synonym: rise to the challenge
(idiomatic, euphemistic, humorous) To achieve erection for sexual intercourse.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgSynonyms
Examples
We are a mixed economy. We will remain a mixed economy. The public and private sector will continue to play a very important role. The private sector in our country has very ample scope and I am confident that India's entrepreneurs have the capacity, and the will to rise to the occasion.
Anytime where you're challenged, physically or mentally, you rise to the occasion in different ways.
When you're a caregiver, you need to realize that you've got to take care of yourself, because, not only are you going to have to rise to the occasion and help someone else, but you have to model for the next generation.
No, only disappointment in myself on those occasions I didn't manage to rise to the occasion as I felt I should've done. I can always see how to do it, and then the challenge is, Can I manage that each and every day?
You really have to act your pants off to stay alive. I thrive on that; I rise to the occasion of the circumstances.
There comes a time in the history of nations when fear and forgetfulness cause a nation to hesitate, to waver, and perhaps even to succumb. When that time comes, those who love liberty must rise to the occasion. Will you lovers of liberty rise to the occasion?