stand up and be counted

Definitions

1. To publicly make known one's views, contributions, or vote, especially in a contentious situation where fortitude is required.
   idiomatic
2. To take significant individual action to help a group effort.
   idiomatic, often

Examples

“Only four years ago many a small nation felt required to stand⟳ up and be counted, either for or against the U.S.”

“"We're here because we're willing to stand⟳ up and be counted and we're willing to do something about the problems of this community."”

“[A]s an LGBT community we need⟳ to stand⟳ up and be counted, and force⟳ people into action by holding our ground on the importance of inclusion in the church.”

“In recent weeks they appeared to ramp up this ethno-nationalist project, with disturbing footage emerging online of masked, heavily armed Ice and DHS agents abducting Latino people from schools and courthouses, or kidnapping them off the streets, often separating them from their children. [Derek] Guy felt compelled to stand⟳ up and be counted.”

“"You definitely want⟳ to stand⟳ up and be counted," said Dempsey. "You're a player the team looks to to get⟳ goals and you want⟳ to try⟳ to help⟳ the team win⟳."”

“"It was a really tough game [against Montenegro] last⟳ time and this one will be the same. We've all got to stand⟳ up and be counted."”

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