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Chinese
shàngzhèn
Meaning: to enter the fray; to take the field
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example

主力球員受傷後,年輕的替補球員只好上陣。
主力球员受伤后,年轻的替补球员只好上阵。
After the starting player was injured, the young substitute had to enter the game.

Usage Notes

Originally associated with going into battle, this expression is also common in sports and can describe someone stepping in to handle a demanding situation.

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