take stock
idiom
: to carefully think about something in order to make a decision about what to do next
We need to take stock and formulate a plan.
—often + ofWe should take stock of our finances.
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The full moon in Libra on April 12, for instance, will shine a light on your stability-seeking second house of values and money-making abilities, urging you to take stock of your finances.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
To cope, managers need to take stock of the challenges.
—Willy C. Shih and Veronica Chua, Harvard Business Review, 9 Apr. 2025
Two of the East’s top three teams take stock here of their final form before the playoffs begin.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Begin to take stock of your expenses throughout the year, aiming to ultimately maximize deductions.
—Zahir Khoja, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
To cope, managers need to take stock of the challenges.
—Willy C. Shih and Veronica Chua, Harvard Business Review, 9 Apr. 2025
Two of the East’s top three teams take stock here of their final form before the playoffs begin.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Begin to take stock of your expenses throughout the year, aiming to ultimately maximize deductions.
—Zahir Khoja, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Take stock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20stock. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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