stand up and be counted

Alternative forms

 * stand and be counted

Verb

 * 1)  To publicly make known one's views, contributions, or vote, especially in a contentious situation where fortitude is required.
 * 2) * 1981 Nov. 25, UPI, "‘Miami's for Me’ Slogan Aims at a Better Image," New York Times (retrieved 5 Nov 2016) :
 * "We're here because we're willing to stand up and be counted and we're willing to do something about the problems of this community."
 * 1)  To take significant individual action to help a group effort.
 * 1)  To take significant individual action to help a group effort.
 * 1)  To take significant individual action to help a group effort.