take a stand
make a stand

She did not take the stand in her own defense.

He does, however, know when to take a stand and lead the team.

And he called on people to take a stand against them.

After all, she herself had taken a stand against the death god.

He has not taken a public stand on the project.

So he's going to try to keep you from taking a stand.

On the air again, he began to take a political stand.

The time has come when we must take a stand.

The report did not take a stand on social issues.

She was using two hands, trying to take a stand.