speak one's piece



speak one's piece

Also, say one's piece. Say what one thinks, or what one usually says or is expected to say. For example, All right, you've spoken your piece; now let someone else have a turn. The piece in this expression alludes to a memorized poem or speech of the kind recited in a classroom. [Mid-1900s]
See also: piece, speak

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Eilwen-Welsh
Branka-Serbian, Croatian, Slovene
Montgomerymənt-GUM-ər-ee, mənt-GUM-reeEnglish
Emmanouil-Greek
Feofan-Russian (Archaic)
Zopyros-Ancient Greek