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speak up against

speak up against (spík ap agenst)

Phrasal-verb Activism

Signification

to voice opposition to something openly

exprimer ouvertement une opposition à quelque chose (exprimer ouvertement une opposition à quelque chose)

Phrases d'exemple

"Many young people speak up against injustice in their communities."

"Beaucoup de jeunes s'expriment ouvertement contre l'injustice dans leurs communautés." (Beaucoup de jeunes s'expriment ouvertement contre l'injustice dans leurs communautés.)

Expressions Connexes

speak one’s mind

to say exactly what one thinks or feels

balance against

to compare one factor with another to maintain equilibrium

move toward improvement

to progress gradually toward a better state or process

sign off on

to approve or authorize something, often in writing or email

get wound up

to become very tense or angry

hold fast to

to remain firmly committed to a belief or value