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Phrase(s): 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.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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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]
American Heritage Idioms