step to
verb1
Slang To challenge, confront or fight (with someone).
African-American Vernacular
- Walter was angry, so he stepped to Bill.
2
Slang To meet a challenge or confront (someone).
African-American Vernacular
- I couldn't let that insult go unchallenged, so I stepped to him.
3
To begin (a project or plan) quickly or urgently.
- We got permission, so you had better step to it.