BraveSpeaking: STEP: idioms +

break step

Phrase stop going along with others

break step
Be brave. Break step with those who think they can't do anything.

in step

Phrase moving their feet forward at exactly the same time as each other

in step
The clone army marched down the stairs in step.

keep step

Phrase remain walking, marching, or dancing in beat

keeps step
The marching band keeps step with the band leader as they parade down Main Street.

one step ahead

Phrase managing to do a little better than the others

one step ahead
In life, as in peewee football, it's important to stay one step ahead of the competition.

step by step

Phrase progress gradually from one stage to the next

step by step
When putting together a LEGO model, many people like to follow the instructions step by step.

step down

Verb give up or retire from a position

step down
Lance Armstrong had to step down from being chairman of his cancer foundation, Livestrong, because he lied about doping during his bicycle riding career.

step on it

Phrase go faster, esp. in a motor vehicle

step on it
The cops are catching up to us! Step on it!

step on one's toes

Phrase get involved in someone else's business

stepping on my toes
Tom, it's part of my job to answer questions from the press. Please, stop stepping on my toes and let me speak!

step out

Verb leave a room or building typically for a short time

step out
Pardon me, I'm going to step out for a moment to get some fresh air...

step out of line

Phrase do something you are not supposed to do

stepping out of line
Our baby brother is always stepping out of line! Maybe Papa can make him behave.