Speak Up Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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speak up What does speak up mean?	to speak in a loud or clear voice	I asked the teacher to speak up as I could not hear him at all.
speak up What does speak up mean?	to speak in a loud or clear voice, to speak without fear or hesitation	I asked our teacher to speak up because I could not hear him.
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show good faith What does "show good faith" mean?	to demonstrate good intentions or good will	The man did not show good faith when he asked for extra money when he left his company.
put up at a hotel/motel What does "put up at a hotel/motel" mean?	to stay at a hotel/motel	We decided to put up at a hotel and continue our trip the next day.
with a vengeance What does "with a vengeance" mean?	with determination and eagerness	The basketball team came out with a vengeance after the break and won the game easily.

by virtue of (something) What does "by virtue of (something)" mean?	because of something	My father got his new job by virtue of his volunteer work in the community.
turn out What does "turn out" mean?	to come or go to see or do something	Over 50,000 people turned out for the concert.
he who laughs last, laughs longest What does "he who laughs last, laughs longest" mean?	the person who is successful in doing something last will have the most enjoyment or success	the person who is successful in doing something last will have the most enjoyment or successEverybody thought that the boy would not get the job because he was too young. However, he who laughs last laughs longest and in fact he got the job easily.
buzz What does "buzz" mean?	contact someone using an intercom or similar device
eat like a horse What does "eat like a horse" mean?	to eat a lot	My friend eats like a horse but he never gains any weight.
have contact with (someone) What does "have contact with (someone)" mean?	communicate with someone	The government has had no contact with the kidnappers for several weeks.

American Idioms and Expressions

Speak Up Idiom