get the floor

get the floor

To have the right or opportunity to speak in a group, especially at a formal event or gathering. Please, Dr. Dunstaple, you'll get the floor next. Please give your colleague a chance to finish speaking.
See also: floor, get
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • the floor
  • have the floor
  • bun
  • bun fight
  • go all out
  • go all out for something
  • able to make (something)
  • able to make an event
  • you'll catch your death
  • you'll catch your death (of cold)