rise to the occasion

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === rise to the occasion (third-person singular simple present rises to the occasion, present participle rising to the occasion, simple past rose to the occasion, past participle risen to the occasion) (idiomatic) To show resolve or effectiveness in dealing with a difficulty. Synonym: rise to the challenge (idiomatic, euphemistic, humorous) To achieve an erection of the penis. ==== Translations ==== === See also === answer the call