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shoot from the lipTo speak confidently and unhesitantly but without careful forethought or a reliable knowledge of important facts pertaining to the subject matter.Rate it:

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shout outwhen used as a verb, to shout out means to say something in a loud voice; to speak inappropriately, particularly in a school environmentRate it:

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sound outTo speak or sing loudly, to call out.Rate it:

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speak another vesselMy Captain signaled with pennants',/came within hailing distance 'spoke with megaphone. He learned SKIPPER of upwind ship/Mandarin/ two masted schooner es 'Mandarin's Skipper's spouse aboard as assistant navigator:Rate it:

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speak forTo speak on somebody's behalf.Rate it:

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speak forTo claim, reserve, or occupy.Rate it:

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speak for oneselfExpressing disagreement with an opinion expressed by another.Rate it:

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speak for oneselfTo provide an opinion only on one's own behalf.Rate it:

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speak in circlesSynonym of talk in circlesRate it:

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speak now or forever hold your peaceSay something now, if you want to object, or don't ever say anything about it; most commonly said at weddings before the person performing the ceremony pronounces the couple man and wife.Rate it:

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speak ofTo bespeak; show; indicate; foretell; suggest.Rate it:

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speak of the devilAn expression sometimes used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive on the scene.Rate it:

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speak of the devil and he appearsAlternative form of speak of the devil.Rate it:

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speak of the devil and he shall appearAlternative form of speak of the devil.Rate it:

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speak one's mindTo state one's thoughts or opinions honestly or frankly.Rate it:

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speak outTo assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known.Rate it:

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speak out of both sides of one’s mouthto be inconsistent or dishonest in what one says about the same subject or matter, depending on the audience or the circumstanceRate it:

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speak softly and carry a big stickDo not boast or utter verbal threats, but do make others aware that you are prepared to use physical force if necessary.Rate it:

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speak someone's languageTo talk about concerns, feelings, ideas, etc. which someone understands well and can relate to intimately.Rate it:

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speak toTo give evidence regarding something; to attest for.Rate it:

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speak toTo resonate with, to strike a chord in.Rate it:

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speak toTo address a particular topic.Rate it:

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speak toAddress the Topic, List Salient Features, Point-Up the Pros And Cons, Designate The Budgetary Requirements,, Focus On This Aspect, Delineate Definite DangersRate it:

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speak too soonTo make a premature assumption which is later proven falseRate it:

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speak upTo talk more loudly or plainly.Rate it:

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speak upTo make oneself or one's opinions known; to advocate or assert oneself.Rate it:

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speak volumesTo express more than one actually said.Rate it:

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speak volumesTo extend beyond the immediate topic under discussion.Rate it:

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speak with a forked tongueTo speak deceptively; to be duplicitous or untruthful.Rate it:

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spit it outTo overcome reluctance to say something particular or to speak in general.Rate it:

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spit nailsTo speak or sputter in a very angry manner.Rate it:

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sprechen Sie Englischdo you speak English?Rate it:

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sprichst du Englischdo you speak English?Rate it:

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stand up forTo speak or act in support or defense of.Rate it:

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stick one's neck outGamble or venture when odds for success are slim! Step-up, speak up, while still a novitiate, inexperienced and possessing no 'savvy' in a particular venture.Rate it:

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subito, ex tempore (opp. ex praeparato) dicereto speak extempore.Rate it:

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talk a good gameTo speak emphatically and at length about one's ability, intentions, or achievements, without yet producing any clear evidence or actual results.Rate it:

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talk a mile a minuteTo speak quickly or excessively.Rate it:

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talk atTo speak with without truly listening to their response or interacting meaningfully.Rate it:

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talk atTo speak with; to have a conversation with.Rate it:

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talk downTo speak condescendingly or as though the listener is inferior.Rate it:

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talk down toTo speak to another person in a demeaning or patronising way.Rate it:

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talk of the devilAlternative form of speak of the devil.Rate it:

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talk out of one's assTo exaggerate, lie, or speak nonsense.Rate it:

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talk out one's assTo speak authoritatively on a subject which one actually knows little about; to exaggerate.Rate it:

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talk pastTo talk at cross purposes with; to speak in such a way that a listener fails to understand one's meaning.Rate it:

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talk softly and carry a big stickAlternative form of speak softly and carry a big stick.Rate it:

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talk the talkSpeak like an expert, claim to be knowledgeable about something.Rate it:

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talk through one's hatTo speak lacking expertise, authority, or knowledge; to invent or fabricate facts.Rate it:

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tell it like it isTo speak frankly, to convey all and only the truth of a situation.Rate it:

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