speak-your-mind
Chunk: speak your mind
Meaning & Usage
To speak your mind means to say exactly what you think, directly and honestly, without hiding your true feelings. It is often used to describe someone who is very blunt, even if their opinion might offend others.
🧲 Common Collocates
- Action Verbs: not afraid to speak your mind, always speak your mind, encouraged to speak your mind.
- Adjectives: someone who speaks their mind, freely speak your mind.
💬 Contextual Examples
- I've always respected him because he isn't afraid to speak his mind.
- This is a safe space, so please feel free to speak your mind about the new policy.
- She spoke her mind during the dinner party, and now half the guests are angry with her.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice
Practice 1: He is very direct and always speaks his ______.
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mind Practice 2: We want honest feedback, so please don't hesitate to ______ your mind.
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speak Practice 3: She was known for speaking ______ mind, regardless of the consequences.
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her 🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: speak
- ⚖️ Synonym Chunk: be-upfront