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make a stand

Idioms  

  1. Hold firm against something or someone, as in The government was determined to make a stand against all forms of terrorism. This idiom transfers the early meaning of holding ground against an enemy to other issues. [c. 1600]

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Waitrose, which is owned by the John Lewis Partnership, said it would replace its mackerel products with "responsibly sourced" alternatives in order to "make a stand against overfishing and support long-term health and sustainability of fish stocks".

From BBC

In their current negotiations with Notre Dame — their contract expired this fall — USC needs to use its leverage and make a stand.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m not coming into the Oval Office to make a point or make a stand. I’m coming in there to deliver for New Yorkers… Working for the people of New York City demands that you work with anyone and everyone.”

From Salon

"We have to make a stand," Mrs Spragg told Ms Wandelt.

From BBC

"We need to make a stand," she said.

From BBC

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