pipe up
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pipe up
To make oneself heard; to interrupt or interject. The meeting was just about over when Tom piped up and asked why we hadn't looked at the budget. I'm sorry, if you can't hear me, just raise your hand and I'll pipe up.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
pipe up (with something)
Fig. to interject a comment; to interrupt with a comment. Nick piped up with an interesting thought. You can always count on Alice to pipe up.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
pipe up
Speak up, as in Finally she piped up, "I think I've got the winning ticket," or Pipe up if you want more pancakes. This term originally referred to a high, piping tone. [Mid-1800s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
pipe up
v.
To join a conversation with an opinion, especially unexpectedly: You should have piped up if you didn't agree with us.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- wash (one's) hands of (someone or something)
- wash hands of
- wash one's hands of
- wash your hands of
- wash your hands of somebody/something
- wash your hands of something/someone
- for (one's) (own) sake
- for sake
- keep in sight
- keep sight of (someone or something)