take up the challenge

take up the challenge

To accept or attempt some particular test, fight, contest, etc., or answer an invitation or call to such. I knew it was going to be really hard doing a master's degree while working full time, but I was ready to take up the challenge. We need someone to manage our entire Pacific Northwest operation. What do you think—are you willing to take up the challenge?
See also: challenge, take, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

take up the challenge

to respond to a challenge and do what the challenge asks. I am not prepared to take the challenge up. Dave took up the challenge without much urging.
See also: challenge, take, up
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • tomorrow
  • be on the table
  • be off the table
  • (Someone or something) called, they want their (something) back!
  • banner
  • a wash
  • rotten apple spoils the barrel
  • a bad apple spoils the (whole) barrel
  • a rotten apple spoils the (whole) barrel
  • a rotten apple spoils the (whole) bunch