take a stand

phrase

: to express one's opinion

It's time for you to take a stand and tell them that things need to change.

Examples of take a stand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Honorable rebels take a stand, work, and sacrifice, even against self-interest to bravely bring about something other than the chaos that naturally exists without applied effort to create something good. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

The votes had little practical effect, but forced lawmakers to go on record and take a stand. — Kevin Freking, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

The final episode takes viewers to the G7 summit in Italy, where Kate and several other Americans take a stand and express their dissent — with mixed results. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2026

For her portrayal of the virginal Catholic girl who persuades Terry to take a stand and make something of himself, Saint won the best supporting actress Oscar in 1955. — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for take a stand

• analysand
• misunderstand
• ampersand
• beforehand
• behindhand
• bottomland
• contraband
• countermand
• dixieland
• fairyland
• fatherland
• firebrand