v. phr. To be willing to say what you think in public; let people know that you are for or against something. The equal rights movement needs people who are willing to stand up and be counted. If you disagree with the group, you should be ready to stand up and be counted.
STAND UP AND BE COUNTED
Meaning of STAND UP AND BE COUNTED in English
American idioms English vocabulary. Английский словарь американских идиом. 2012