say one's piece
Voice your opinion
To say one's piece is to express one's opinion or position on a matter, especially when you feel entitled to be heard: She said her piece at the meeting and then sat down.
The phrase implies speaking up fully but not necessarily at length—once you've said your piece, you're done.
Often confused with "say one's peace," which some use interchangeably, though piece (a portion of speech) is traditional.
- voiceSound from throat
- speak one's mindState opinions openly
- assertivenessConfident self-expression quality
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- articulateExpress clearly, or well-spoken
have one's say · declare · discussion · state · verbalize · conversation · enunciate · pronounce · express · unburden · clear the air · speak up · utter · outspoken · speak out · confidence · convey · debate
say one's piecehold one's tongue
Deliberately not speak
keep quiet · bite one's tongue · say nothing · remain silent · keep mum
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