Meaning of the word "stand up and be counted" in English
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stand up and be counted
US /stænd ʌp ænd biː kaʊntɪd/
UK /stænd ʌp ænd biː kaʊntɪd/
Idiom
1.
to state publicly what you believe in, especially when it is unpopular or difficult
Example:
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It's time for us to stand up and be counted for what we believe in.
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Despite the risks, she decided to stand up and be counted against the injustice.
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