take a stand against (someone or something)

To publicly assert one's strong rejection of or opposition to someone or something. I know this could put my job in the senate in jeopardy, but I feel I must take a stand against this despicable legislation. A huge portion of the country is taking a stand against the prime minister with a massive protest rally at the weekend.

词组	take a stand against (someone or something)
释义	take a stand against (someone or something) take a stand against (someone or something) To publicly assert one's strong rejection of or opposition to someone or something. I know this could put my job in the senate in jeopardy, but I feel I must take a stand against this despicable legislation. A huge portion of the country is taking a stand against the prime minister with a massive protest rally at the weekend. See also: stand, take Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: take a stand take a firm line (on or against something) take a firm line/stand take a firm stand (on or against something) make a stand grab at a straw grab at straws stake a claim stake a claim to abstain from voting
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