STAND UP AND BE COUNTED

stand up and be counted: translation

stand up and be counted
to state one's support (for someone or something). •

If you believe in more government help for farmers, write your representative—stand up and be counted.

I'm generally in favor of what you propose, but not enough to stand up and be counted.

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{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./

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STAND UP AND BE COUNTED →← STAND UP AGAINST SOMEONE OR SOMETHING

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STAND UP AND BE COUNTED

stand up and be counted: translationstand up and be countedto state one's support (for someone or something). • If you believe in more government help ... смотреть

STAND UP AND BE COUNTED

stand up and be counted expr infml I'm generally in favour of what you propose, but not enough to stand up and be counted Я в принципе согласен с вашими предложениями, но отстаивать их не буду... смотреть

STAND UP AND BE COUNTED

expr infml I'm generally in favour of what you propose, but not enough to stand up and be counted — Я в принципе согласен с вашими предложениями, но отстаивать их не буду... смотреть

STAND UP AND BE COUNTED

фраз. публично выступить и сказать, что думаешь

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