step forward

fare un passo avanti, avanzare

Fare uno o più passi in avanti, spesso su richiesta di qualcuno.

In inglese semplice: To move one or more steps towards the front, often when someone asks you to.

• Please step forward.
• She stepped forward when her name was called.
• The soldiers stepped forward together.

Sinonimi: move forward

Contrari: step back

Espressioni comuni: please step forward, step forward slowly

offrirsi volontario, farsi avanti

Offrire aiuto o proporsi per svolgere un compito necessario.

In inglese semplice: To offer to help or do something that needs to be done.

• Two people stepped forward to help.
• A donor has stepped forward to pay for the repairs.
• Will anyone step forward to lead the group?

Come si usa: step forward to do something (Several parents stepped forward to organize the event.); step forward as something (She stepped forward as a volunteer.)

Sinonimi: volunteer, come forward

Espressioni comuni: step forward to help, step forward as someone

confessare, ammettere la propria colpa

Ammettere apertamente di aver fatto qualcosa di sbagliato.

In inglese semplice: To openly admit that you did something wrong.

• The guilty student stepped forward and confessed.
• She stepped forward and admitted that she had stolen the money.
• Will whoever damaged the car step forward and take responsibility?

Come si usa: step forward and admit/confess… (He stepped forward and admitted breaking the window.)

Sinonimi: own up, confess

Espressioni comuni: step forward and confess, step forward and admit