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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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Whalen recalled a particular moment where Drew stepped in to take a stand.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Stocktonians are coming together to take a stand against the violence in their city.
—Tori Apodaca, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
In the wake of the attack, the American Jewish Committee implored leaders around the world to take a stand against antisemitism.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 14 Dec. 2025
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“Take a stand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20a%20stand. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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