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Phrase(s): step forward
1. Lit. to move forward one step or several steps. • The volunteer stepped forward. • I stepped forward and someone moved up behind me immediately. 2. Fig. to volunteer to present important information. • When I go into court, I will have to step forward and present evidence. It is my civic duty. • If you have information to present, you should step forward and seek recognition to do so.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs