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What does "take a stand" mean?

Vocabulary Word: take a stand

1. Definition (expr.) have a strong opinion about something and not change it

Examples Politicians have to take a stand on important topics.

Examples Cynthia is taking a stand with her parents and moving in with her boyfriend.

Examples You should always take a stand on what you believe in.

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07:51 AM Nov 14 2017 |

johnzhong

johnzhong

China

I have to take a stand  ideas on my way .

07:49 AM Nov 26 2016 |

njoshmat

njoshmat

Saudi Arabia

when I see a Man being mad with a Woman. I feel pitty.
I say in My heart, man-up man.
sometimes if I say him he might get angry.
But somebody must let hm know, right. :) 

08:25 PM Jul 10 2013 |

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India

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11:32 AM Apr 06 2013 |

nileshgupta1238

India

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11:30 AM Apr 06 2013 |

john

johnSuper Member!

United States

You should take a stand against the dust in your house and clean it!

08:14 PM Mar 30 2013 |

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Eliza09

Eliza09

United States

Many politicians fail to take a stand on equal rights for women, and gay marriage..

06:24 PM Mar 30 2013 |

Mike Hammer

Turkey

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07:13 PM Jan 16 2013 |

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