speak one's piece
Meaning: To tell someone how one feels or what one thinks.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
Origin: The expression speak one's piece is usually used to describe what someone does when he disagrees strongly with someone else but has little control over the situation. The speaker wants the person to know his feelings and may present them in an uninterrupted monologue (piece).
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