take a stand
To assert an opinion or viewpoint; to defend one's point of view or beliefs.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“It is time to take a stand against this unfair rule.”
“When the company asked her to lie to a client, she decided to take a stand and refused to do it.”
“The professor encouraged his students to take a stand on the controversial issue, provided they could support their arguments with historical evidence.”
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be taken ill
To become ill.
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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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cross to take up
Alternative form of cross to bear.
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forget to take one's medication this morning
To be annoyed or irritable, or to behave in an ill-mannered way, particularly in the morning.
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get taken in
To be fooled; to fall for.
Last updated August 10, 2026