stand up and be counted

stand up and be counted  {v. phr.}
To be willing to say what you think in public; let people know that you are for or against something.
The equal rights movement needs people who are willing to stand up and be counted.
If you disagree with the group, you should be ready to stand up and be counted.
Categories: verb
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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