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take stock

Idioms  

  1. Make an estimate or appraisal, as in We have to take stock of our finances before we can undertake a new project, or The career counselor advised Mark to take stock before changing his plans. This expression transfers making an inventory of goods (stock) to other kinds of appraisal. [Early 1800s]

Example Sentences

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Take stock of your existing crops, and you might be surprised by a new favorite harvest that was there all along.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 2, 2023

Take stock of how you feel when you are at work.

From New York Times • Jan. 19, 2023

Take stock of where your money goes, create a budget and stick to it and cut unnecessary expenses.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 10, 2022

Take stock of what’s important to you — things like restaurants, networking, walkability or outdoor activities — and identify your deal breakers.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 28, 2021

"Take stock of that footprint," he began, pointing to the moist ground.

From Kiddie the Scout by Leighton, Robert

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