If you want this promotion, you're going to have to 'step up to the plate'. [=you will have to improve your work performance to show that you deserve the promotion]
She has a lot 'on her plate' right now. [=she has a lot of things that she has to deal with right now]
He was handed the job 'on a plate'. [=he was given the job without having to do anything to earn it]
(..) It is better than money, did you spend it. - Go, is that your mom? - Yes, she is. Rule three seconds. Put it on the plate. I want to make a toast to Mason! Mason, I know not wanted a party tonight, but ... #we do. Just finish (..)2014 Boyhood
(..) #That sucks, Mom. Good. Then I will be a poor bitch with a big house. Does it sound better? Mason, please do not leave me the dirty plate. I wash dishes all day. All right! You're a professional. You can wash one or two others for your poor mother. - OK. - Thank you. (..)2014 Boyhood
(..) Hey! Hey!! Hey!!! War Boy!! I'll use the winch! Around the tree thing. Take this. Let's get the engine plates. You drive the rig! Hold the flare! / I am holding the flare!! Closer! / It's right in front of your eyes!! (..)2015 Mad Max: Fury Road