Stand up and be counted
stand-up
stand up and be counted
Reveal one’s convictions or opinions, especially when it requires courage to do so. For example, Stop muttering your complaints about the music; stand up and be counted if you want something changed. The counted in this expression alludes to having one’s vote on a matter acknowledged. [ c. 1900 ]
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- Stand-up comedian
noun See stand-up comic
- Stand-up comedy
noun a comic monologue performed by one person standing on a stage; also called stand-up Examples Stand-up comedy is more political than you can imagine. Word Origin 1960s
- Stand-up comic
noun a performer who stands and delivers a comic monologue on a stage; also called stand-up comedian Examples Being a stand-up comic is a fun way to make a living. Word Origin 1966
- Stand up for someone
stand someone up
- Stand up with
Be the principal witness at a wedding, that is, act as best man or maid or matron of honor. For example, Jane asked her sister to stand up with her.