take the stage

idiom

: to walk onto the stage
The band took the stage and the concert began.

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Saturday afternoon will feature the main event, when the four former players will take the stage, unveil their Hall of Fame busts and give speeches. Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 31 July 2025 Legendary film producer Jeremy Thomas will take the stage for an EIFF In Conversation with filmmaker Mark Cousins later that evening. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 24 July 2025 However, due to scheduling delays earlier in the evening, Hill reportedly did not take the stage until 2:30 A.M., with her set ending around 3:37 A.M. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 July 2025 In December, Vick will take the stage in Atlanta to discuss the multiple acts that led him to leadership. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for take the stage

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