have the floor

have the floor

To have the right or opportunity to speak in a group, especially at a formal event or gathering. Please, Dr. Dunstaple, your colleague has the floor. You'll have the opportunity to reply when he has finished speaking.
See also: floor, have
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • the floor
  • get the floor
  • bun
  • bun fight
  • able to make (something)
  • able to make an event
  • With whom do you wish to speak?
  • potential
  • potential formal date
  • PFD