come to the fore
step forward *
come forward *
step up *
step to the fore
come out ****

"I want to see at least one of them step forward and do something."

How about when you're really trying to step forward as a man?

He tried to step forward, but no one else moved.

But we need someone else to step forward to make something happen.

If anyone would say against me, let him step forward!

Now they looked at one another, each waiting for the other to step forward first.

And the boy's family held a news conference to ask anyone who might have information about the case to step forward.

Our leaders must step forward, now, to do what is right for America's future.

Somebody has to step forward to do what needs doing.

I keep waiting for someone to step forward and take the lead.