speak+out
11speak out — PHRASAL VERB If you speak out against something or in favour of something, you say publicly that you think it is bad or good. [V P prep] As tempers rose, he spoke out strongly against some of the radical ideas for selling off state owned property …
12speak out — to say publicly what you think about something. Gail admitted that she agreed with Kris, but she didn t speak out at the meeting. Usage notes: often followed by against: It s important to speak out against racism at every opportunity …
13speak out — say what you think, speak your mind Did you speak out at the meeting? Did you tell them what is wrong? …
14speak out — verb To assert or promote ones opinion; to make ones thoughts known. You should learn to speak out in meetings with your boss …
15speak-out — ˈ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ noun ( s) Etymology: speak out, verb : an event in which people publicly share their experiences of or views on an issue (as abortion or gay rights) …
16speak out (against something) — ˌspeak ˈout (against sth) derived to state your opinions publicly, especially in opposition to sth and in a way that takes courage • He was the only one to speak out against the decision. • I will continue to speak out on matters of public… …
17speak out of turn — {v. phr.} To say something tactless; commit an indiscretion. * /You spoke out of turn in criticizing Aunt Hermione s old furniture; she considers herself quite a connoisseur on the subject./ …
18speak out of turn — {v. phr.} To say something tactless; commit an indiscretion. * /You spoke out of turn in criticizing Aunt Hermione s old furniture; she considers herself quite a connoisseur on the subject./ …
19speak out — speak in favor of or in support of something My boss spoke out in favor of a promotion for me …
20speak out — speak loudly; speak freely, express oneself …
