stand up to be counted

Definitions

1. To make one's opinions and beliefs known, especially when it is controversial and risky to do so; to take a stand.
2. To rise to the occasion; to deal with a new challenge in an effective manner.

Examples

“So long as the Prohibitionists stand⟳ up to be counted as Prohibitionists they are only in danger of becoming ridiculous; when they stand⟳ up to be counted as Prohibitionists and several other things besides, they have⟳ become⟳ ridiculous—even more ridiculous than pathetic.”

“We are waiting for that day when men and women of this nation will stand⟳ up to be counted.”

“They also serve⟳ who only stand⟳ up to be counted .”

“England's understudies and new caps stood up to be counted – and Liverpool's 23-year-old midfielder Jones provided the high point⟳ of the night seven minutes from time, capping a top-class first senior appearance in joyous style.”

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