step in
step in
To enter into some position, activity, or situation to intervene or improve it. We'd still be dealing with this mess if the manager hadn't stepped in and figured out a solution. We have a new marketing specialist stepping in to try and turn the company's profits around. You're here as an observer, but if you see a situation in the classroom, please step in.
See also: step
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
step in (to the breach)
Fig. [for someone] to assume a position or take on a responsibility when there is a need or an opportunity to do so. The person who was supposed to help didn't show up, so I stepped into the breach. The manager stepped into the breach when Jane got sick.
See also: step
step in(to some place)
to walk into a place. Tiffany stepped into the room and said hello to everyone. She stepped in to say hello.
See also: step
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
step in
Enter into an activity or situation; also, intervene. For example, The business was doing poorly until Stan stepped in, or They are going to make a mess of the mailing unless someone steps in and shows them what to do . [Late 1400s] Also see step into.
See also: step
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
step in
v.
1. To enter into an activity or a situation: A substitute stepped in for the injured player.
2. To intervene: The government stepped in to end the strike.
See also: step
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- hell of a mess
- a hell of a mess
- mell
- mell of a hess
- mess of
- mess of (something)
- mess with
- mess with (someone or something)
- mess with someone/something
- get out of a/this/that mess