talk louder
Could you please speak up? I can't hear you at the back.
speak up — 2 meanings
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phrasal verb2 meanings
speak upsame phrase
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express an opinion openly
It's important to speak up if you see something unfair happening.
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1. talk louder
B1neutralspoken
to talk in a louder voice so people can hear you clearly.
Could you please speak up? I can't hear you at the back.
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B2neutralboth
to say what you think or feel, especially if it is important or difficult.
It's important to speak up if you see something unfair happening.
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