stand up and be counted
phrase
: to make one's opinions or beliefs publicly known especially when such action may cause trouble
It's time for everyone who cares about this issue to stand up and be counted.
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“Stand up and be counted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20up%20and%20be%20counted. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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