Phrase guide

rise to the occasion

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: rise to the challenge

Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

To achieve an erection of the penis.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: euphemistic, humorous, idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: nousta tilanteen tasalle — to show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty
  • French: se montrer à la hauteur — to show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty
  • German: den Anforderungen gewachsen sein — to show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty
  • German: sich den Umständen gewachsen zeigen — to show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty
  • German: sich der Lage gewachsen zeigen — to show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty
  • German: sich der Situation gewachsen zeigen — to show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty
  • Polish: stać na wysokości zadania — to show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty
  • Polish: stanąć na wysokości zadania — to show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty