take stock

idiom

: to carefully think about something in order to make a decision about what to do next

We need to take stock and formulate a plan.

—often + of

We should take stock of our finances.

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Five years seems like a good moment to take stock, so The Athletic has put together a survey on Arteta’s reign thus far. —

James McNicholas, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024 The morning is often a time to take stock of the day ahead, anticipating tasks to be completed and problems to be solved. —

Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024 Best Walmart Black Friday Kitchen Deals The holidays are a great time to take stock of your kitchen for any gadgets, pans, and appliances that need an upgrade, especially when so many are on sale for Black Friday. —

Rachel Trujillo, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024 Talks have been brisk well in advance of a holiday that tends to serve as the unofficial point at which front offices begin to take stock of their standing and look around for solutions and improvements. —

Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for take stock