Speak up

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Pro Tip 1/2

Volume Control

Use 'speak up' to ask someone to increase their volume, especially in noisy places.

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I'm at the concert; you'll have to speak up!

Pro Tip 2/2

Not for Secrets

'Speak up' is not used for whispering or private information; it implies being audible to everyone in the vicinity.

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This is a public forum, please speak up so all can hear.

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