Speech Idioms
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Meaning: speak boastfully about oneself
Example: My father told me never to toot my own horn. Read more ➺
Meaning: as it where
Example: I will tell you what is going on but only because you are already family, so to speak. Read more ➺
Meaning: to ask someone to shut up
Example: The teacher had asked the class to zip it but today everybody seemed to want to talk a lot. So she punished the entire class. Read more ➺
Meaning: a comment or a prophecy that is expected to be proved incorrect
Example: I was thinking that I will not have dinner today. Famous last words, I am very hungry. Read more ➺
Meaning: talk to you soon
Example: Thank you so much for your assistance Sandra, speak soon. Read more ➺
Meaning: a mistake in speech (or writing)
Example: The election bill was altered, by what I believe was a slip of the pen. Read more ➺
Meaning: said when someone is finished talking
Example: I have told you that you will not be going to the party. There will be no further discussion. Over and out. Read more ➺
Meaning: to keep quiet when one would rather speak
Example: When she said that she was very hardworking I had to hold my tongue. Read more ➺
Meaning: to take back what was said
Example: I can't believe that he didn't trust that we could win. He will have to eat his words. Read more ➺
Meaning: to remain in contact with someone, especially when separated by time or distance
Example: We will definitely keep in touch with each other when you move to Australia. Read more ➺
