stand up and be counted
To publicly make known one's views, contributions, or vote, especially in a contentious situation where fortitude is required.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“It is time to stand up and be counted for your beliefs.”
“When the company faced a difficult ethical choice, the manager encouraged all employees to stand up and be counted.”
“In an era of deep political division, citizens must stand up and be counted if they wish to influence the future of their community.”
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blow this pop stand
To exit or remove oneself from a less than exciting location or environment.
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blow this Popsicle stand
To leave a place, often with anger or anticipation of going somewhere more exciting.
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can't stand
cannot put up with
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can't stand the sight of
To hate vehemently; to really despise.
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count angels on pinheads
To focus on obtaining the correct details of something which are largely irrelevant or unimportant.
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count noses
To count people one at a time.
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count one's blessings
To focus one's attention on the circumstances of one's life which are pleasant or fortunate, especially with the intention of diverting one's thoughts from serious or disagreeable matters.
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count one's days
To prepare for imminent retribution or termination.
Last updated August 10, 2026