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stand up and be counted
stand up and be counted
to state one's support (for someone or something). If you believe in more government help for farmers, write your representative—stand up and be counted. I'm generally in favor of what you propose, but not enough to stand up and be counted.
stand up and be counted
to publicly state your opinion It is difficult sometimes to stand up and be counted when you know most people disagree with you.
Related vocabulary: have the courage of your/its convictionsstand up and be counted
to let people know your opinions, although it might cause trouble for you Those who did have the courage to stand up and be counted were arrested and imprisoned.
stand up and be counted
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]