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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take stock

There is one item he didn’t take stock of—a Bible.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

Before moving or storing your belongings, take stock of everything you own and get rid of as much as possible.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026

Cepeda recently told AFP that he would "take stock" of peace talks and "make the necessary changes."

From Barron's ● Jun. 21, 2026

“We say midlife crisis or whatever, but it’s a time of questioning, a time where you take stock of your life,” says showrunner Aseem Batra.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026

“All right, Teen Dreamers. Let’s take stock of everything we have.”

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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