out loud

out loud

Audibly. Did you really just say that out loud? Please don't say everything you think.
See also: loud, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

out loud

Audibly, aloud, as in I sometimes find myself reading the paper out loud, or That movie was hilarious; the whole audience was laughing out loud. First recorded in 1821, this synonym for aloud was once criticized as too colloquial for formal writing, but this view is no longer widespread. Moreover, aloud is rarely used with verbs like laugh and cry. Also see for crying out loud.
See also: loud, out
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

ˌout ˈloud

in a voice that can be heard by other people: I almost laughed out loud. Please read the letter out loud. OPPOSITE: under your breath
See also: loud, out
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • say (something) out loud
  • say out loud
  • to wake the dead, loud enough
  • loud enough to wake the dead
  • assault the ear
  • for crying out loud
  • For crying out loud!
  • LOL
  • reading
  • in a stage whisper
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I am not queer