rise to the occasion
rise to the occasion · rises to the occasion · rose to the occasion · risen to the occasion · rising to the occasion
sich der Lage gewachsen zeigen, sich der Situation gewachsen zeigen, den Anforderungen gewachsen sein, sich den Umständen gewachsen zeigen
To show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficultyTo show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty.
» Tom will rise to the occasion.
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2 senses(idiomatic)To show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty.
den Anforderungen gewachsen sein, sich den Umständen gewachsen zeigen, sich der Lage gewachsen zeigen
(euphemistic, humorous, idiomatic)To achieve an erection of the penis.
Examples
1 sentencesTom will rise to the occasion.
Translations
3 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
to show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty:
Forms
rises to the occasion, rising to the occasion, rose to the occasion, risen to the occasion| Base form | rise to the occasion · to rise to the occasion |
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| 3rd person singular | rises to the occasion |
| Present participle | rising to the occasion |
| Past simple | rose to the occasion |
| Past participle | risen to the occasion |
irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle