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]

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Example Sentences

How you’re feeling in this moment with “Frankenstein”? How do you take stock of the small moments in this big production?

From Los Angeles Times

Traders took silence from New York's Thanksgiving break as a reason to have a breather and take stock of a healthy rebound from November's swoon that was sparked by AI bubble threats.

From Barron's

—Oil prices were steady as traders take stock of developments to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I wanted to pause, take stock and offer something truly personal to me," Mr Williamson said.

From BBC

The conference will notably allow participants to "take stock" of progress on reforms by the Palestinian Authority, the official said.

From Barron's

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