take a stand
idiom
: to express one's opinion
It's time for you to take a stand and tell them that things need to change.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
And the school's inadequate response was a major reason why Mani decided to take a stand, seemingly viewing the school as a vehicle furthering her harassment.
—ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
Others are beginning to take a stand, arguing that Trump's orders are not only unconstitutional but a direct attack on the principles of legal advocacy.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
The Clippers are looking to take a stand in these games, knowing how important each win is to their chances of inching up in the uber-tough West and securing a playoff spot.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
And the school's inadequate response was a major reason why Mani decided to take a stand, seemingly viewing the school as a vehicle furthering her harassment.
—ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
Others are beginning to take a stand, arguing that Trump's orders are not only unconstitutional but a direct attack on the principles of legal advocacy.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
The Clippers are looking to take a stand in these games, knowing how important each win is to their chances of inching up in the uber-tough West and securing a playoff spot.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Take a stand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20stand. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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