speak

it speaks well for something places someone or something in a favourable light.

so to speak used to highlight the fact that you are describing something in an unusual or metaphorical way.

speak for yourself give your own opinions.

☞ The exclamation speak for yourself! indicates to someone that an opinion they have expressed is not shared by yourself and is resented.

speak in tongues speak in an unknown language during religious worship.

☞ Speaking in (or with) tongues is a phenomenon known more formally as glossolalia, which is regarded by some as a gift of the Holy Spirit. The Bible records that the apostles demonstrated this ability (e.g. Acts 10:46, 19:6), and it is a component of present-day charismatic Christian worship.

speak your mind express your feelings or opinions frankly.

1982Marion Z. BradleyThe Mists of Avalon Someday she would be too weary or too unguarded to care, and she would speak her mind to the priest.

speak of the devil: seedevil.

speak (or talk) out of turn speak in a tactless or foolish way.

speak volumes

1 (of a gesture, circumstance, or object) convey a great deal.

2 be good evidence.

❷ 2013Keeping Stock It speaks volumes for Aaron Gilmore's inflated sense of self-importance that he may even entertain thoughts of a return to Parliament, let alone seeking a National electorate nomination.

speak as you find base your opinion of someone or something purely on personal experience; voice your frank opinion, even if it is interpreted as rude.

1988Hilary MantelEight Months on Ghazzah Street Look, I don't have any theories. I just go issue by issue. I just speak as I find.