[say one’s peace] or [speak one’s piece] {v. phr.} To say openlywhat you think; say, especially in public, what you usually say or areexpected to say.
John told the boss that he thought he was wrongand the boss got angry. He said, «You’ve said your little piece, so goon home.»
Every politician got up and said his piece about howgood the mayor was and then sat down.
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- Значение идиомы food for thought[food for thought] {n. phr.} Something to think about or worththinking about; something that makes you think. The teacher toldJohn that she wanted to talk to his father, and that gave John foodfor thought. There is much food for thought in this book....
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- Значение идиомы sound off[sound off] {v.} 1. To say your name or count «One! Two! Three! Four!» as you march. — Used as orders in U. S. military service. «Sound off!» said the sergeant, and the soldiers shouted, «One! Two! Three! Four!» with each step as they marched. 2. {informal} To tellwhat you know or think in a ... Читать далее...
Значение идиомы say one’s peace