say out loud

say (something) out loud

To verbalize something so that others can hear it. If anyone has a suggestion, be sure to say it out loud! Oops, did I say that out loud? I meant to keep that thought to myself.
See also: loud, out, say
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

say something out loud

to say something so it can be heard; to say something that others might be thinking, but not saying. Yes, I said it, but I didn't mean to say it out loud. If you know the answer, please say it out loud.
See also: loud, out, say
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • say (something) out loud
  • out loud
  • to wake the dead, loud enough
  • loud enough to wake the dead
  • LOL
  • for crying out loud
  • For crying out loud!
  • assault the ear
  • reading
  • in a stage whisper
References in periodicals archive
Smith added: "I talked with my wife and my brothers and the decision, alhtough tough to say out loud, wasn't tough to make.
Say out loud "I'm a winner!" Thanks to Trent and Laura from Cowtown for doing the damn thing