take a stand

idiom

: to express one's opinion

It's time for you to take a stand and tell them that things need to change.

Examples of take a stand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lamont told reporters Tuesday that the legislature’s nominations committee should take a stand on Melissa Paslick Gillett, who has served for nearly six years on the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority that oversees powerful electric utilities and other entities. —Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2025

This year's ad will reportedly feature former Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady and Snoop Dogg and newly ask Americans to take a stand against hate. —David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025

The Morning Consult question is about whether companies should take a stand, not about the programs themselves. —Karlyn Bowman, Forbes, 3 Feb. 2025

Denver police have launched an investigation into a swastika symbol displayed since last week on Denver’s historic Austin Boulding along East Colfax Avenue, and leaders of the Anti-Defamation League are urging metro residents to take a stand against it. —Bruce Finley, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2025

Rhymes for take a stand

• analysand
• misunderstand
• ampersand
• beforehand
• behindhand
• bottomland
• contraband
• countermand
• dixieland
• fairyland
• fatherland
• firebrand