Idiom of the day :- Stand up and be counted

Usage, examples and definition of the Idiom :-

Those who express their private opinions openly have concluded that it is time for them to stand up and be counted. They do this by writing, speaking, or voting on issues they consider important. ‘ Excuse me, what’s your opinion ? Why don’t you stand up and be counted ? If you want to see some changes made, stand up and be counted !’ ‘ How many of you little fellows would like to go to market ? Hurry, stand up and be counted !’ Henrietta Hen called.