stand up and be counted

Idioms  

1. Reveal one's convictions or opinions, especially when it requires courage to do so. For example, Stop muttering your complaints about the music; stand up and be counted if you want something changed. The counted in this expression alludes to having one's vote on a matter acknowledged. [c. 1900]

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stand up and be counted

Son said the players also need to stand up and be counted.

From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2025

“I felt if they were going to do that, it was time for me to stand up and be counted on this thing,” Mr. Kolbe told reporters at the time.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 4, 2022

“But you will only stand up and be counted if you know the true worth of your number.”

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 21, 2021

"We must stand up and be counted because we need to find a way out of this mess," the 75-year-old guitarist previously said in a statement.

From Fox News ● Dec. 20, 2020

Bully for you, Bristles;" remarked a tall student, vigorously; "I always knew you'd stand up and be counted.

From Fred Fenton on the Track or, The Athletes of Riverport School by Chapman, Allen