Say your piece
phrase
To express one's opinion or point of view.
In the meeting, Sam was allowed to say his piece about the new company policy.
Often appears as...
- speak your piece
- tell your piece
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To express one's opinion or point of view.
In the meeting, Sam was allowed to say his piece about the new company policy.
Often appears as...
- speak your piece
- tell your piece
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Invited Expression
Use 'say your piece' when someone is given a clear chance to express their thoughts without interruption.
After everyone else spoke, I was finally able to say my piece.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Views
It often implies sharing personal views, potentially after holding them back for some time.
Once the argument settled down, she said her piece about the issue.
Pro Tip 3/3Complete Thoughts
Ensures that one can complete their thoughts or opinions before being countered or stopped.
I just need to say my piece, and then you can respond.
Pro Tip 1/3Invited Expression
Use 'say your piece' when someone is given a clear chance to express their thoughts without interruption.
After everyone else spoke, I was finally able to say my piece.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Views
It often implies sharing personal views, potentially after holding them back for some time.
Once the argument settled down, she said her piece about the issue.
Pro Tip 3/3Complete Thoughts
Ensures that one can complete their thoughts or opinions before being countered or stopped.
I just need to say my piece, and then you can respond.
Pro Tip 1/3Invited Expression
Use 'say your piece' when someone is given a clear chance to express their thoughts without interruption.
After everyone else spoke, I was finally able to say my piece.
Pro Tip 2/3Personal Views
It often implies sharing personal views, potentially after holding them back for some time.
Once the argument settled down, she said her piece about the issue.
Pro Tip 3/3Complete Thoughts
Ensures that one can complete their thoughts or opinions before being countered or stopped.
I just need to say my piece, and then you can respond.
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