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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That’s why, as the Dodgers take stock of the first part of this season, lineup depth remains a primary concern.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
More importantly, take stock of what’s really feeding your soul – your emotional needs, your living space and your close relationships.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
More importantly, take stock of what’s really feeding your soul – your emotional needs, your living space and your close relationships.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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.
—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
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“Take stock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20stock. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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