step forward

Related to step forward: one step forward and two steps back

step forward

1. To move toward a frontward position. The girl stepped forward to receive her award. A single person in the row stepped forward to
2. To identify or present oneself in order to provide information or volunteer to do something. I said that everyone would be punished if the perpetrator didn't confess, but no one stepped forward. We're hoping someone will step forward and volunteer to take over the project.
See also: forward, step
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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.
See also: forward, step
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • come forward
  • inch forward
  • push forward
  • urge (one) forward
  • urge forward
  • call (one) forward
  • call forward
  • press forward
  • lurch forward
  • pass forward
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'As the nationwide campaign against polio begins across Pakistan, I call on the nation to step forward, take responsibility and make Pakistan polio-free,' he tweeted.
PM Imran seeks nation's support to make Pakistan polio-free
PM said that nation should step forward in unison to make Pakistan polio-free.
Make Pakistan polio-free: PM
ISLAMABAD -- Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday urged the nation to step forward and take responsibility to make Pakistan polio free.
PM urges nation to take responsibility and make Pakistan polio-free
ISLAMABAD -- Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday urged the nation to step forward and take the responsibility for polio-free Pakistan.
PM urges nation to step forward for 'polio-free' Pakistan
Prime Minister Imran Khan urged the nation on Monday to step forward and take responsibility in making Pakistan polio-free.
PM Imran urges nation to make Pakistan polio-free
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