speech

figure of speech

A form of expression in language, either spoken or written, that employs nonliteral meaning, unusual construction, or a particular combination of sounds to emphasize or heighten the rhetorical effect. Bob: "Does eating an apple a day really keep doctors away from you?" Doug: "Don't take it so literally, Bob, it's just a figure of speech."
See also: figure, of, speech

freedom of speech

The right to express one's opinion without censorship or other forms of punishment imposed by the government. In the United States, freedom of speech is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution. The editor does not want to print my controversial article, but I'm pushing for it to appear in the next issue—what about freedom of speech?
See also: freedom, of, speech

give a rah-rah speech

To deliver a speech marked by exuberant or passionate enthusiasm (for something). The boys were so demoralized after allowing that goal with two minutes left that I didn't even think giving a rah-rah speech would help. Sales are way down. Who's going to give a rah-rah speech to the team?
See also: give, speech

speech is silver, but silence is golden

proverb An expression that values silence over speech. I would be careful around all those reporters if I were you. Remember: speech is silver, but silence is golden.
See also: but, golden, silence, speech

speech is silver, silence is gold

proverb An expression that values silence over speech. I would be careful around all those reporters if I were you. Remember: speech is silver, silence is gold.
See also: gold, silence, speech

speech is silver, silence is golden

proverb An expression that values silence over speech. I would be careful around all those reporters if I were you. Remember: speech is silver, silence is golden.
See also: golden, silence, speech
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

burst into

1. Also, burst out in or into . Break out into sudden activity. For example, burst into flames means "break out in a fire," as in This dry woodpile may well burst into flames. A version of this term, which dates from the 16th century, was used figuratively by John Milton: "Fame is the spur ... But the fair guerdon [reward] when we hope to find, and think to burst out into sudden blaze" ( Lycidas, 1637).
2. Also, burst out. Give sudden utterance to. For example, burst into tears or laughter or song or speech or burst out crying or laughing or singing , etc. mean "begin suddenly to weep, laugh, sing," and so on, as in When she saw him, she burst into tears, or I burst out laughing when I saw their outfits, or When they brought in the cake, we all burst into song. These terms have been so used since the late 1300s.
See also: burst
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

burst into

v.
1. To enter some place suddenly and forcefully: The police burst into the room and conducted a raid.
2. To start doing something suddenly: Sometimes we burst into song while we're hiking in the mountains.
See also: burst
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • figure of speech
  • wink wink (nudge nudge)
  • nudge nudge
  • nudge nudge (wink wink)
  • nudge nudge, wink wink
  • spoken
  • not to say
  • once
  • give it one's best shot, to
  • take (something) out of context
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Hate speech is a phenomenon that is spreading like forest fires.
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Ajiboye, who was speaking in commemoration of the 2019 World Speech Day, said the speech was very powerful and influential, adding that it can create, break, mar, cure or makeup something.
World Speech Day: Watch Your Speech, Psychologist Advises
These programmes - the undergraduate and master's - will serve to produce more speech therapists who will address the speech deficits of so many people, especially children.
Importance of speech therapy
Speech Sound Disorders: For Class and Clinic, 4th Edition
Speech Sound Disorders: For Class and Clinic, 4th Edition
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Speech Generating Devices Market Expected to Deliver Dynamic Progression until 2022
7 -- Microsoft India announced the availability of Speech Corpus for Indian languages today.
Microsoft releases Speech Corpus for Indian languages to help researchers build better speech recognition technology
James Weinstein's paper is a thoughtful, refreshing and considered contribution to the ongoing debate over whether or not hate speech laws can be justified in liberal democratic orders.
HATE SPEECH - DEFINITIONS & EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE
When a vehicle has internet connectivity through a smartphone or an embedded modem, its speech recognition becomes a whole new experience; asking the system to, say, steer you toward nearby parking becomes a realistic option.
Speech recognition and the connected car: the in-car speech experience is moving from basic command and control to natural interactions with automotive assistants
Summary: Last week, there were reports that Melania Trump’s speech was very similar to the speech previously given by Michelle Obama at the Democratic National Convention ...
Melania Trump vs. Michelle Obama: Does copyright law cover public speeches?
'The address, personally written by the President, will be a very powerful speech that will awaken the patriotism in every Filipino,' Andanar said in a press conference here Sunday.
'Duterte SONA powerful, patriotic'
Communication through speech is the purposeful activity of information exchange and is a fundamental means of human communication.
Hybridization of model based and template based techniques for speech enhancement
Dual Writer Software has released its latest software program, Speech Tools, an Add In for the Windows version of Microsoft Word.
DUAL WRITER UPDATES SPEECH TOOLS FOR MICROSOFT WORD
His emergence on the public platform, with the spontaneous speech he delivered on 3rd March 2016, was witnessed by his comrades at the JNU campus and viewers around the world.
Kanhaiya Kumar dared to speak in the true spirit that our constitution grants to every citizen: "freedom of speech"