says one's piece
Voices one's view
To say one's piece is to express one's opinion or position on a matter, especially when you feel entitled or compelled to speak up: She said her piece at the meeting and then let others talk.
The phrase implies speaking fully but then being done—having your say without necessarily expecting to change anyone's mind.
- speak one's mindState opinions openly
- speechmakingDelivering formal spoken addresses
- assertionConfident statement of fact
- voiceSound from throat
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
have one's say · self-expression · articulate · autonomy · declare · empowerment · sound off · put in two cents · advocacy · individuality · frank · speak up · initiative · conversation · presentation · stance · stand one's ground · utter
says one's piecekeeps mum
clams up · bites one's tongue · keeps one's counsel · keeps one's mouth shut · holds one's peace
says one's piecebacks down
Withdraws from confrontation
yields · capitulates · acquiesces · falls in line · kowtows
says one's piecebeats around the bush
Avoids saying something directly
hedges · equivocates · minces words · sidesteps · deflects
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