Meaning of stand up to be counted | Babel Free

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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