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take a stand

Idioms  

  1. Adopt a firm position about an issue, as in She was more than willing to take a stand on abortion rights. This idiom alludes to the military sense of stand, “hold one's ground against an enemy.” [Mid-1800s] Also see make a stand.

Example Sentences

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If they take a stand against antisemitism, their organization could be weakened and friends could turn their backs.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a September letter, nine associations representing retailers and restaurants begged Congress to take a stand on rounding.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nicholls led demonstrators through the parking lot and into the store, where she read aloud the letter asking Home Depot to take a stand against raids.

From Los Angeles Times

When it comes crashing down and it hurts inside you gotta take a stand, it don’t help to hide.

From Salon

That's why Basel, says Mr Cramer, should take a stand, even if the EBU will not.

From BBC

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