| Id | ESLPod_0729_WE_1133 |
|---|---|
| Episode Id | ESLPod 729 |
| Episode Title | Being Blunt and Stubborn |
| Phrase | to speak up |
| Text | In this podcast, the phrase "to speak up" means to volunteer to share one's opinion, even when it is unpopular and/or nobody has asked to hear it: "Everyone was surprised when Marcia spoke up and explained why she disagreed with the group." The phrase "to speak over (someone)" means to speak very loudly while another person is speaking, trying to make sure that everyone listens to oneself: "Stop speaking over everyone else and wait for your turn!" The phrase "to speak down to (someone)" means to talk in a superior way, thinking one is better than other people: "Just because Ezra has a Ph.D., he thinks he's the smartest person in the world and he always talks down to everyone else." |
| Topics | About You | Relationships + Family |
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