take a stand

== English == === Alternative forms === make a stand === Pronunciation === === Verb === take a stand (third-person singular simple present takes a stand, present participle taking a stand, simple past took a stand, past participle taken a stand) (idiomatic) To assert an opinion or viewpoint; to defend one's point of view or beliefs. ==== Translations ==== === See also === stand up and be counted take sitting down stand up for stick up for break a lance take sides