Take a stand; How they stand on; where you stand with someone

자료: Collin Cobuild, http://eedic.naver.com/eedic.naver?mode=word&id=27410&rd=s

8. N-COUNT : usu sing, oft N against/on n

If you take or make a stand, you do something or say something in order to make it clear what your attitude to a particular thing is.

• He felt the need to make a stand against racism in South Africa.    
• They must take a stand and cast their votes.

9. VERB

If you ask someone where or how they stand on a particular issue, you are asking them what their attitude or view is.

• The amendment will force senators to show where they stand on the issue of sexual harassment.    
• So far, the bishop hasn't said where he stands.

10. VERB

If you do not know where you stand with someone, you do not know exactly what their attitude to you is.

• No-one knows where they stand with him; he is utterly unpredictable