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phrasal-verb
speak on
говорить о конкретной политической или социальной проблеме
Meaning
to talk about a specific political or social issue
Example
The minister will **speak on** the new environmental policy tomorrow.
phrasal-verb
speak on behalf of
вежливо представлять мнение другого человека
Meaning
to represent someone else's opinion politely
Example
I’d like to **speak on behalf of** my team regarding this issue.
idiom
speak one’s mind
сказать точно, что думаешь
Meaning
to say exactly what one thinks
Example
She always **speaks her mind**, even if it offends people.
phrasal-verb
speak openly about
открыто обсуждать чувствительные или сложные темы
Meaning
to discuss sensitive or challenging topics honestly
Example
Our CEO encourages everyone to **speak openly about** diversity issues.
idiom
speak out
выразить мнение открыто и смело
Meaning
to express an opinion openly and boldly
Example
Employees are encouraged to **speak out** about improvements.
phrasal-verb
speak out about
публично выражать мнение или обеспокоенность
Meaning
to publicly express one’s opinion or concern
Example
The whistleblower **spoke out about** corruption in the department.
phrasal-verb
speak out against
выражать публичное возражение против чего-либо
Meaning
to publicly express opposition to something
Example
Many citizens **spoke out against** the unfair law.
phrasal-verb
speak out against injustice
выражать протест против несправедливости
Meaning
to express opposition to unfair treatment or actions
Example
Activists continued to **speak out against injustice** despite threats.
phrasal-verb
speak out for
публично выражать поддержку или защиту кого-то или чего-то
Meaning
to publicly support or defend someone or something
Example
He **spoke out for** the victims of political violence.
phrasal-verb
speak out for justice
публично поддерживать справедливость или равенство
Meaning
to publicly support fairness or equality
Example
The ambassador **spoke out for justice** in his UN speech.
phrasal-verb
speak out for nature
высказывать поддержку природе
Meaning
to publicly express concern or support for environmental protection
Example
Celebrities are using their platforms to **speak out for nature**.
phrasal-verb
speak out for peace
публично выражать поддержку гармонии и взаимопонимания
Meaning
to publicly express support for harmony and understanding
Example
Global organizations **speak out for peace** during world summits.
phrasal-verb
speak out on
публично выразить мнение о чем-то важном
Meaning
to publicly express an opinion about something important
Example
The candidate decided to **speak out on** corruption during the debate.
phrasal-verb
speak over
говорить, пока кто-то другой говорит
Meaning
to talk while someone else is talking
Example
Try not to **speak over** others during the discussion.
phrasal-verb
speak softly
говорить тихо
Meaning
to talk in a gentle and quiet tone
Example
In public places, it’s polite to **speak softly**.
idiom
Speak the truth
Говорить правду, не лгя.
Meaning
To tell the truth without lying.
Example
She decided to **speak the truth** no matter what the consequences were.
idiom
Speak the truth and shame the devil
Говори правду, даже если это может вызвать проблемы или дискомфорт.
Meaning
Speak the truth even if it may cause trouble or discomfort.
Example
She always believes that **speak the truth and shame the devil** is the right way.
phrasal-verb
speak to
поговорить с кем-то; обратиться или ругать кого-то
Meaning
to talk to someone; to address or scold someone
Example
The manager wants to **speak to** you about your performance.
phrasal-verb
speak truth to power
говорить правду власти
Meaning
to tell honest truths to those in authority
Example
Journalists **speak truth to power** when they expose corruption.
idiom
speak up
выразить мнение открыто и ясно
Meaning
to express an opinion openly and clearly
Example
If you disagree, please **speak up** during the meeting.
phrasal-verb
speak up about
честно говорить о чем-то, что ты сделал неправильно
Meaning
to talk honestly about something you did wrong
Example
He decided to **speak up about** his past mistakes.
phrasal-verb
speak up against
выразить открытое возражение против чего-либо
Meaning
to voice opposition to something openly
Example
Many young people **speak up against** injustice in their communities.
phrasal-verb
speak up for
защищать или поддерживать себя или кого-то другого уверенно
Meaning
to defend or support yourself or someone else confidently
Example
You need to **speak up for** yourself when you know you’re right.
phrasal-verb
speak up for yourself
выражать свое мнение или защищать свои чувства с уверенностью
Meaning
to express your opinions or defend your feelings confidently
Example
You need to **speak up for yourself** if something feels unfair.