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be incumbent on (be imposed or expected as an obligation, duty, or requirement on someone: He felt it was incumbent on us all to help. • As the wealthier citizens of the country, it's my firm belief that it is incumbent upon us to contribute toward the welfare of those who are less fortunate. • He felt it was incumbent on him to take over the responsibilities of his father's business. 4uzhoj) |
быть долгом: 170 phrases in 19 subjects |
American usage, not spelling | 3 |
Australian | 1 |
Banking | 1 |
British usage, not spelling | 1 |
Business | 1 |
Chess | 1 |
Diplomacy | 1 |
Economy | 6 |
Figure of speech | 2 |
General | 65 |
Idiomatic | 3 |
Informal | 3 |
Law | 4 |
Makarov | 66 |
Mass media | 1 |
Politics | 1 |
Proverb | 2 |
Religion | 2 |
Saying | 6 |