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

In March 2022, Neill was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma - a type of blood cancer, something he said made him "take stock of things".

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

It’s time to take stock of your loyalty status with airlines and hotels.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 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

The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates steady on Thursday as central banks around the world take stock of the hoped-for end to the U.S.-Iran conflict.

From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026

“Where you can take stock and make preparations for the next leg of the journey.”

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead

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