rose to the occasion

A form of rise to the occasion — To show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of rise to the occasion
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rose to the occasion. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rose%20to%20the%20occasion

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“rose to the occasion.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rose%20to%20the%20occasion. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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