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stand up to be counted en · VERB
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To make one's opinions and beliefs known, especially when it is controversial and risky to do so; to take a stand.
So long as the Prohibitionists stand up to be counted as Prohibitionists they are only in danger of becoming ridiculous; when they stand up to be counted as Prohibitionists and several other things besides, they have become ridiculous—even more ridiculous than pathetic.
1892 July 9, Digest: Review of Reviews Incorporating The Literary Digest, number 10, page 274:They also serve who only stand up to be counted .
2011, Mark E. Glogowski, The Political Primer: Fundamentals of Politics:We are waiting for that day when men and women of this nation will stand up to be counted.
2005, Kenya National Assembly Official Record (Hansard):
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To rise to the occasion; to deal with a new challenge in an effective manner.
England's understudies and new caps stood up to be counted – and Liverpool's 23-year-old midfielder Jones provided the high point of the night seven minutes from time, capping a top-class first senior appearance in joyous style.
2024 November 14, Phil McNulty, “'A night of redemption for Carsley offers real hope for Tuchel'”, in BBC Sport:
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