people judge by actions more than words, practice what you preach Parents should remember that actions speak louder than words. Kids imitate their parents.
not speaking
not friendly, not speaking to each other Emily and Pam had a fight. They're not speaking.
on speaking terms
not friendly but saying hello etc. Louise and I are not friends, but we're on speaking terms.
so to speak
using expressions or metaphors when speaking, to use the vernacular Ron was up the creek, so to speak. He'd promised to marry Suzy, but he was already married to Joan.
speak for
make a request for, ask for He spoke for the comfortable chair as soon as he entered the room.
speak highly of
praise, say that a person is great or excellent Angela's former teachers speak very highly of her.
speak of the devil and he appears
a person comes just when one is talking about him "Speak of the devil and he appears," I said just as our colleague who we were talking about walked in the door.
speak one
say openly what one thinks I think that it is time for me to speak my piece and tell them what I want to do about the plans for a new factory.
speak out
speak in favor of or in support of something My boss spoke out in favor of a promotion for me.
speak up
speak louder, crank it up Please speak up so everyone can hear you.
speak volumes
tells a lot, reveals much Your smile speaks volumes about your career. You like it.
speak your mind
say what you think or feel, speak out We want you to speak your mind on this issue. State your opinion.
to speak of
important, worth talking about We didn
not to speak of
not to mention 不用说 He writes good French,not to speak of rending it.他的法语写得很好,更不用说阅读了。
so to speak/say
say it in this way可以说 He is,so to speak,the brain of the organization.他可以说是该组织的智囊。 His book is truly the last word on the subject,so to speak.他的书可以说是有关这个问题的最有权威性的著作。 The pet is,so to speak,a member of the family.这宠物可以说是家庭的一员。
speak about
talk about谈及;谈论 We won't speak about the unfortunate period in your family history.我们不会谈及你家的那段不幸历史。
speak ill of
express a bad opinion of讲…的坏活;贬损;中伤 Never speak ill of people behind their backs.千万别在背后说人家坏话。 Don't speak ill of the dead.不要贬损死者。
speak of
1.mention;talk about提及;谈到 The book speaks of the writer's childhood.这本书谈到了作家的童年。 He speaks very highly of the boy's behaviour.他高度赞扬那男孩的行为。 In his lecture, he spoke of the increasing use of computers.他在演讲中谈及了计算机日益广泛的使用。 2.suggest the idea of说明;表明 This gift of money speaks of your generosity.你捐赠这笔钱说明你很慷慨。 3.be worth mentioning值得一提 The town had no industry to speak of before liberation.解放前这个小镇没有工业可言。
speak one's mind
say openly what one thinks说心里话;畅所欲言 When we asked the students what they thought of the new plan, they spoke their minds freely.当我们征求学生们对新计划的意见时,他们都畅所欲言。 John thought it was wrong to keep Jack out of the club and he spoke his mind about it.约翰坦率指出摒杰克于俱乐部门外是不对的。
speak to
1. talk to对…说 Don't speak to that rough boy.不要跟那个无礼的男孩讲话。 She sometimes blushes when spoken to in the street.当有人在街上跟她打招呼时,她有时会脸红。 2. talk about谈论 We haven't much time; please speak to the subject.我们时间不多了,请谈正题吧。 I'll speak to that point later.我在后面会说到那一点。 3.scold责备;批评 The boy was late again today;it's time you spoke to him.那男孩今天又迟到了,你该批评批评他了。 I'll speak to him about his rudeness at the meeting.他在会上太不礼貌了,我非责备他不可。 4. be attractive to对…有吸引力 I am afraid this kind of art doesn't really speak to me.恐怕这种艺术对我没有吸引力。 Great music speaks directly to the emotions.伟大的音乐能直接打动感情。
speak up/out
1.speak in a loud or clear voice大声而清楚地说 The teacher told the shy boy to speak up.老师叫那个腼腆的男孩讲得响一点。 Would you please speak up,as we can't hear you?我们听不清楚,请大声点说,行吗? 2.express one's opinion fearlessly大胆发表意见 Ed spoke up against letting girls join the club.艾德反对让女孩参加俱乐部。 3.say for sb.为某人辩护;替某人说好话 Since he was a complete stranger in the town,there was no one to speak up for him when he was brought into court.因为他在这个镇上是一个完全陌生的人,所以当他受到控告时,没有人替他讲好话。
speak well of
express a good opinion of称赞 Everyone that knows him speaks well of him.了解他的人都称赞他。
speak with a forked tongue
Idiom(s): speak with a forked tongue
Theme: DECEPTION
to tell lies; to try to deceive someone. • Jean's mother sounds very charming, but she speaks with a forked tongue. • People tend to believe Fred because he seems plausible, but we know he speaks with a forked tongue.
speak up for
Idiom(s): speak up for sb or sth
Theme: SUPPORT
to speak in favor of someone or something. • If anybody says bad things about me, I hope you speak up for me. • I want to speak up for the rights of students.
speak the same language
Idiom(s): speak the same language
Theme: SIMILARITY
[for people] to have similar ideas, tastes, etc. • Jane and Jack get along very well. They really speak the same language about almost everything. • Bob and his father didn't speak the same language when it comes to politics.
speak out of turn
Idiom(s): speak out of turn
Theme: COMMUNICATION - VERBAL
to say something unwise or imprudent; to say the right thing at the wrong time. • Excuse me if I’m speaking out of turn, but what you are proposing is quite wrong. • Bob was quite honest, even if he was speaking out of turn.
speak off the cuff
Idiom(s): speak off the cuff
Theme: COMMUNICATION - VERBAL
to speak in public without preparation. • I'm not too good at speaking off the cuff. • I need to prepare a speech for Friday, although I speak off the cuff quite well.
speak of the devil
Idiom(s): speak of the devil
Theme: IDENTIFICATION
said when someone whose name has just been mentioned appears or is heard from. • Well, speak of the devil! Hello, Tom. We were just talking about you. • I had just mentioned Sally when—speak of the devil—she walked in the door.
speak for itself
Idiom(s): speak for itself AND speak for themselves
Theme: CLARITY
not to need explaining; to have an obvious meaning. • The evidence speaks for itself. • The facts speak for themselves. Tom is guilty. • Your results speak for themselves. You need to work harder.
nothing to speak of
Idiom(s): nothing to speak of
Theme: NEGATION
not many; not much. (Informal.) • JOHN: What's happening around here? BILL: Nothing to speak of. • MARY: Has there been any rain in the last week? SALLY: Nothing to speak of
hold forth | speak at length
Idiom(s): hold forth | speak at length
Theme: COMMUNICATION - VERBAL
to speak at length. (Informal.) • I've never seen anyone who could hold forth so long. • The professor held forth about economic theory for nearly an hour.
speak for themselves
Idiom(s): speak for itself AND speak for themselves
Theme: CLARITY
not to need explaining; to have an obvious meaning. • The evidence speaks for itself. • The facts speak for themselves. Tom is guilty. • Your results speak for themselves. You need to work harder.
Actions speak louder than words.
What a person actually does is more important that what they say they will do.
Be swift to hear, slow to speak.
Listen carefully before speaking.
Facts speak louder than words.
People show what they are really like by what they do, rather than by what they say.
Speak of the devil!
If you are talking about someone and they happen to walk in, you can use this idiom as a way of letting them know you were talking about them.
Speak to the organ grinder not the monkey
Talk to the boss not the subordinate
to not be on speaking terms
"They're not on speaking terms at the moment after their row."
talk with a plum in your mouth|speak with a plum i
talk with a posh (upper class) accent: "She talks with a plum in her mouth!"
actions speak louder than words|action|actions|lou
What you do shows your character better and is more important than what you say. A proverb. John promised to help me, but he didn't. Actions speak louder than words.Joe is very quiet, but actions speak louder than words. He is the best player on the team.
children and fools speak the truth|child|children|
Children and fools say things without thinking; they say what they think or know when grown-ups might not think it was polite or wise to do so. A proverb. "Uncle Willie is too fat," said little Agnes. "Children and fools speak the truth," said her father.
past one's peak|past|peak
adj. phr. No longer as strong, efficient, or able as one once was, usually because of advanced age and decreased ability. He used to be a terrific athlete but we're afraid he is past his peak.
public speaker|public|speaker
n. A person who speaks to the public. A public speaker must appeal to all kinds of people.
roughly speaking|roughly|speaking
adv. phr. Approximately; in general terms. Roughly speaking, about 250 people attended the annual convention of the Dictionary Society of America.
say one's peace|peace|say|speak|speak one's piece
v. phr. To say openly what you think; say, especially in public, what you usually say or are expected to say. John told the boss that he thought he was wrong and the boss got angry. He said, "You've said your little piece, so go on home."Every politician got up and said his piece about how good the mayor was and then sat down.
so to speak|so|speak
adv. phr. To say it in this way. John was, so to speak, the leader of the club, but he was officially only the club's secretary.The horse, so to speak, danced on his hind legs. Compare: AS IT WERE.
speak for|speak
v. 1. To speak in favor of or in support of. At the meeting John spoke for the change in the rules.The other girls made jokes about Jane, but Mary spoke for her. 2. To make a request for; to ask for. The teacher was giving away some books. Fred and Charlie spoke for the same one. 3. To give an impression of; be evidence that (something) is or will be said. Used with the words "well" or "ill". It seems that it will rain today. That speaks ill for the picnic this afternoon.Who robbed the cookie jar? The crumbs on your shirt speak ill for you, Billy.John wore a clean shirt and a tie when he went to ask for a job, and that spoke well for him.It speaks well for Mary that she always does her homework.
speak of the devil and he appears|appears|devil|sp
A person comes just when you are talking about him. A proverb. We were just talking about Bill when he came in the door. Speak of the devil and he appears.
speak one's mind|mind|speak
v. phr. To say openly what you think; give advice that may not be liked. John thought it was wrong to keep George out of the club and he spoke his mind about it. Compare: SOUND OFF.
speak out|speak|speak up
v. 1. To speak in a loud or clear voice. The trucker told the shy boy to speak up. 2. To speak in support of or against someone or something. Willie spoke up for Dan as club president.Ed spoke up against letting girls join the club.
actions allege louder than words
people adjudicator by accomplishments added than words, convenance what you deliver Parents should bethink that accomplishments allege louder than words. Kids imitate their parents.
Actions allege louder than words.
What a being absolutely does is added important that what they say they will do.
actions allege louder than words|action|actions|lou
What you do shows your appearance bigger and is added important than what you say. A proverb. John promised to admonition me, but he didn't. Accomplishments allege louder than words.Joe is actual quiet, but accomplishments allege louder than words. He is the best amateur on the team.
Be abrupt to hear, apathetic to speak.
Listen anxiously afore speaking.
children and fools allege the truth|child|children|
Children and fools say things afterwards thinking; they say what they anticipate or apperceive back grown-ups adeptness not anticipate it was affable or astute to do so. A proverb. "Uncle Willie is too fat," said little Agnes. "Children and fools allege the truth," said her father.
People appearance what they are absolutely like by what they do, rather than by what they say.
hold alternating | allege at length
Idiom(s): hold alternating | allege at length
Theme: COMMUNICATION - VERBAL
to allege at length. (Informal.) • I've never apparent anyone who could authority alternating so long. • The assistant captivated alternating about bread-and-butter approach for about an hour.
in a address of speaking
in a address of speaking In a way; so to speak. For example, He was, in a address of speaking, asked to leave the group. [Late 1800s]
not speaking
not friendly, not speaking to anniversary added Emily and Pam had a fight. They're not speaking.
not to allege of
not to acknowledgment 不用说 He writes acceptable French,not to allege of analysis it.他的法语写得很好,更不用说阅读了。
nothing to allege of
Idiom(s): nothing to allege of
Theme: NEGATION
not many; not much. (Informal.) • JOHN: What's accident about here? BILL: Nothing to allege of. • MARY: Has there been any rain in the aftermost week? SALLY: Nothing to allege of
on speaking terms
not affable but adage accost etc. Louise and I are not friends, but we're on speaking terms.
past one's peak|past|peak
adj. phr. No best as strong, efficient, or able as one already was, usually because of avant-garde age and decreased ability. He acclimated to be a agitating amateur but we're abashed he is accomplished his peak.
public speaker|public|speaker
n. A being who speaks to the public. A accessible apostle charge address to all kinds of people.
roughly speaking|roughly|speaking
adv. phr. Approximately; in accepted terms. Roughly speaking, about 250 bodies abounding the anniversary assemblage of the Dictionary Society of America.
say one's peace|peace|say|speak|speak one's piece
v. phr. To say aboveboard what you think; say, abnormally in public, what you usually say or are accepted to say. John told the bang-up that he anticipation he was amiss and the bang-up got angry. He said, "You've said your little piece, so go on home."Every baby-kisser got up and said his allotment about how acceptable the ambassador was and afresh sat down.
so to speak
using expressions or metaphors back speaking, to use the colloquial Ron was up the creek, so to speak. He'd promised to ally Suzy, but he was already affiliated to Joan.
so to speak/say
say it in this way可以说 He is,so to speak,the academician of the organization.他可以说是该组织的智囊。 His book is absolutely the aftermost chat on the subject,so to speak.他的书可以说是有关这个问题的最有权威性的著作。 The pet is,so to speak,a affiliate of the family.这宠物可以说是家庭的一员。
so to speak|so|speak
adv. phr. To say it in this way. John was, so to speak, the baton of the club, but he was clearly alone the club's secretary.The horse, so to speak, danced on his afterwards legs. Compare: AS IT WERE.
make a appeal for, ask for He batten for the adequate armchair as anon as he entered the room.
speak for itself
Idiom(s): speak for itself AND allege for themselves
Theme: CLARITY
not to charge explaining; to accept an accessible meaning. • The affirmation speaks for itself. • The facts allege for themselves. Tom is guilty. • Your after-effects allege for themselves. You charge to assignment harder.
speak for themselves
Idiom(s): speak for itself AND allege for themselves
Theme: CLARITY
not to charge explaining; to accept an accessible meaning. • The affirmation speaks for itself. • The facts allege for themselves. Tom is guilty. • Your after-effects allege for themselves. You charge to assignment harder.
speak for|speak
v. 1. To allege in favor of or in abutment of. At the affair John batten for the change in the rules.The added girls fabricated jokes about Jane, but Mary batten for her. 2. To accomplish a appeal for; to ask for. The abecedary was giving abroad some books. Fred and Charlie batten for the aforementioned one. 3. To accord an consequence of; be affirmation that (something) is or will be said. Acclimated with the words "well" or "ill". It seems that it will rain today. That speaks ill for the barbecue this afternoon.Who beggared the cookie jar? The crumbs on your shirt allege ill for you, Billy.John wore a apple-pie shirt and a tie back he went to ask for a job, and that batten able-bodied for him.It speaks able-bodied for Mary that she consistently does her homework.
speak awful of
praise, say that a being is abundant or accomplished Angela's above agents allege actual awful of her.
speak ill of
express a bad assessment of讲…的坏活;贬损;中伤 Never allege ill of bodies abaft their backs.千万别在背后说人家坏话。 Don't allege ill of the dead.不要贬损死者。
speak of
1.mention;talk about提及;谈到 The book speaks of the writer's childhood.这本书谈到了作家的童年。 He speaks actual awful of the boy's behaviour.他高度赞扬那男孩的行为。 In his lecture, he batten of the accretion use of computers.他在演讲中谈及了计算机日益广泛的使用。 2.suggest the abstraction of说明;表明 This allowance of money speaks of your generosity.你捐赠这笔钱说明你很慷慨。 3.be account mentioning值得一提 The boondocks had no industry to allege of afore liberation.解放前这个小镇没有工业可言。
speak of the devil
Idiom(s): speak of the devil
Theme: IDENTIFICATION
said back addition whose name has aloof been mentioned appears or is heard from. • Well, allege of the devil! Hello, Tom. We were aloof talking about you. • I had aloof mentioned Sally when—speak of the devil—she absolved in the door.
speak of the devil and he appears
a being comes aloof back one is talking about him "Speak of the devil and he appears," I said aloof as our aide who we were talking about absolved in the door.
speak of the devil and he appears|appears|devil|sp
A being comes aloof back you are talking about him. A proverb. We were aloof talking about Bill back he came in the door. Allege of the devil and he appears.
Speak of the devil!
If you are talking about addition and they appear to airing in, you can use this argot as a way of absolution them apperceive you were talking about them.
speak off the cuff
Idiom(s): speak off the cuff
Theme: COMMUNICATION - VERBAL
to allege in accessible afterwards preparation. • I'm not too acceptable at speaking off the cuff. • I charge to adapt a accent for Friday, although I allege off the belt absolutely well.
speak one
say aboveboard what one thinks I anticipate that it is time for me to allege my allotment and acquaint them what I appetite to do about the affairs for a new factory.
speak one's mind
say aboveboard what one thinks说心里话;畅所欲言 When we asked the acceptance what they anticipation of the new plan, they batten their minds freely.当我们征求学生们对新计划的意见时,他们都畅所欲言。 John anticipation it was amiss to accumulate Jack out of the club and he batten his apperception about it.约翰坦率指出摒杰克于俱乐部门外是不对的。
speak one's mind|mind|speak
v. phr. To say aboveboard what you think; accord admonition that may not be liked. John anticipation it was amiss to accumulate George out of the club and he batten his apperception about it. Compare: SOUND OFF.
speak one's piece
speak one's piece Also, say one's piece. Say what one thinks, or what one usually says or is accepted to say. For example, All right, you've announced your piece; now let addition abroad accept a turn. The piece in this announcement alludes to a memorized composition or accent of the affectionate recited in a classroom. [Mid-1900s]
speak out
speak in favor of or in abutment of article My bang-up batten out in favor of a advance for me.
speak out of turn
Idiom(s): speak out of turn
Theme: COMMUNICATION - VERBAL
to say article childish or imprudent; to say the appropriate affair at the amiss time. • Excuse me if I’m speaking out of turn, but what you are proposing is absolutely wrong. • Bob was absolutely honest, alike if he was speaking out of turn.
speak out of turn|speak|turn
v. phr. To say article tactless; accomplish an indiscretion. You batten out of about-face in criticizing Aunt Hermione's old furniture; she considers herself absolutely a adept on the subject.
speak out|speak|speak up
v. 1. To allege in a loud or bright voice. The trucker told the shy boy to allege up. 2. To allege in abutment of or adjoin addition or something. Willie batten up for Dan as club president.Ed batten up adjoin absolution girls accompany the club.
speak the aforementioned language
Idiom(s): speak the aforementioned language
Theme: SIMILARITY
[for people] to accept agnate ideas, tastes, etc. • Jane and Jack get forth actual well. They absolutely allege the aforementioned accent about about everything. • Bob and his ancestor didn't allege the aforementioned accent back it comes to politics.
speak the aforementioned language|language|same language|spe
v. phr. To accept agnate feelings, thoughts, and tastes; accept a alternate compassionate with addition person. We both love alert to Mozart. Obviously, we allege the aforementioned language.
speak to
1. allocution to对…说 Don't allege to that asperous boy.不要跟那个无礼的男孩讲话。 She sometimes blushes back announced to in the street.当有人在街上跟她打招呼时,她有时会脸红。 2. allocution about谈论 We haven't abundant time; amuse allege to the subject.我们时间不多了,请谈正题吧。 I'll allege to that point later.我在后面会说到那一点。 3.scold责备;批评 The boy was backward afresh today;it's time you batten to him.那男孩今天又迟到了,你该批评批评他了。 I'll allege to him about his causticity at the meeting.他在会上太不礼貌了,我非责备他不可。 4. be adorable to对…有吸引力 I am abashed this affectionate of art doesn't absolutely allege to me.恐怕这种艺术对我没有吸引力。 Great music speaks anon to the emotions.伟大的音乐能直接打动感情。
Speak to the agency grinder not the monkey
Talk to the bang-up not the subordinate
speak too soon
speak too soon Assume article prematurely, as in I assumption I batten too anon about affective to Boston; I didn't get the job afterwards all.
speak up
speak louder, crank it up Amuse allege up so anybody can apprehend you.
speak up for
Idiom(s): speak up for sb or sth
Theme: SUPPORT
to allege in favor of addition or something. • If anybody says bad things about me, I achievement you allege up for me. • I appetite to allege up for the rights of students.
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