to set a limit on what you will accept
to draw a line in the sand
to show your opinion in public, often by taking part in a demonstration or march
to take to the streets
to say in public that you disagree with something
to speak out against something
treating someone differently or unfairly because of their skin colour, gender, etc.
discrimination
not happening in public, with not many people knowing about it
behind the scenes
to defend or support something
to stand up for something
to have improved or developed
to have come a long way
to be attacked violently
to be under assault
something that makes you realise that you need to take action to change a situation
a wake-up call
to forget to take someone or something with you
to leave someone or something behind
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