rosetotheoccasion
verbUK /ˌrəʊz tuː ði əˈkeɪʒən/
US /ˌroʊz tuː ði əˈkeɪʒən/
To do something special to fit a special moment.
She rose to the occasion and gave a wonderful speech at the party.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To act bravely when something difficult happens.
When the team was losing, the young goalie rose to the occasion and saved the game.
3. To make an extra effort for an important event.
For the wedding, the whole family rose to the occasion and helped decorate.
4. To show you can handle a big task.
He rose to the occasion and finished the project on time.