take stock (of (something))

to examine a situation carefully.

After two days of record snowfalls, millions of Americans began digging out and taking stock of storm damage.

• be someone's strong suit
• be speaking out of both sides of mouth
• be speaking out of both sides of your mouth
• be spick and span
• be spitting in the wind
• be spitting into the wind
• be spoiling for a fight
• be spoilt for choice
• be spoon-fed
• be staring in the face
• be staring someone in the face
• be stark raving mad
• best bet
• best bib and tucker
• best of both worlds
• best of the best
• best of the lot
• be straining at the leash
• be streets ahead
• be strictly for the birds
• be strong point
• be strong suit
• best thing since sliced bread
• be stuck in a groove
• be stuck in a rut