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take a stand

idiom
Meaning

To assert an opinion or viewpoint; to defend one's point of view or beliefs.


Examples
SIMPLE

It is time to take a stand against this unfair rule.

CONTEXTUAL

When the company asked her to lie to a client, she decided to take a stand and refused to do it.

COMPLEX

The professor encouraged his students to take a stand on the controversial issue, provided they could support their arguments with historical evidence.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    be taken ill

    To become ill.

  2. 02

    blow this pop stand

    To exit or remove oneself from a less than exciting location or environment.

  3. 03

    blow this Popsicle stand

    To leave a place, often with anger or anticipation of going somewhere more exciting.

  4. 04

    can't stand

    cannot put up with

  5. 05

    can't stand the sight of

    To hate vehemently; to really despise.

  6. 06

    cross to take up

    Alternative form of cross to bear.

  7. 07

    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.

  8. 08

    get taken in

    To be fooled; to fall for.

Last updated April 17, 2026