speak your mind
/ˌspiːk jə ˈmaɪnd/NEUTRAL · C2
Meaning
to say honestly and directly what you think
Examples
- 1In our family meetings, everyone is free to speak their mind.
- 2Priya spoke her mind at the meeting, even though her boss clearly disagreed.
- 3Grandad has never been afraid to speak his mind, which sometimes makes family dinners a bit awkward.
- 4If you think the plan is wrong, you should speak your mind now rather than complain later.
- 5Why didn't you speak your mind when the landlord asked for your opinion?
Grammar
Only speak changes: speaks, spoke, spoken. your changes to match the person: my, her, their.
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