saying one's piece
Voicing one's opinion
Saying one's piece means expressing one's opinion or position on a matter, especially when you feel entitled or compelled to do so: She said her piece at the meeting and then sat down.
The phrase implies a complete statement—once you've said your piece, you're done.
Often confused with "saying one's peace," which some use interchangeably, though *piece* (a portion of speech) is the traditional form.
- statementExpressed claim or fact
- declarationFormal public announcement
- articulationClear vocal expression
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- discussionExchange of ideas
heart to heart · debate · self-expression · assertion · empowerment · advocacy · catharsis · confrontation · clearing the air · utterance · unburdening · authenticity · speech · speaking up · honesty · conversation · proclamation · standing up
saying one's piecebiting one's tongue
Deliberately not speaking up
holding back · keeping mum · staying quiet · saying nothing · keeping one's mouth shut
saying one's piecebacking down
Withdrawing from a stance
yielding · acquiescing · falling in line · toeing the line · capitulating
saying one's piecebeating around the bush
Avoiding direct communication
hedging · mincing words · sidestepping · equivocating · waffling
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