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take stock in

[take stock in] {v. phr.}, {informal} To have faith in; trust; believe. - Usually used in the negative. * /He took no stock in the idea that women were better […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

take stock

[take stock] {v. phr.} 1. To count exactly the items of merchandise or supplies in stock; take inventory. * /The grocery store took stock every week on Monday mornings./ 2. […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

out of stock

[out of stock] {adj. phr.} Having none for sale or use; no longer in supply; sold out. * /When Father tried to get tires for an old car, the man […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

in stock

[in stock] {adj. phr.} Having something ready to sell dr use; in present possession or supply; to be sold. * /The store had no more red shoes in stock, so […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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