have the floor



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have the floor

To have the right or opportunity to speak in a group, especially at a formal event or gathering. Please, Dr. Dunstaple, your colleague has the floor. You'll have the opportunity to reply when he has finished speaking.
See also: floor, have

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
BriceBRIES (English)French, English
KazimÍR-Czech, Slovak, Hungarian
Padma-Hinduism, Indian, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu
VicoVEE-koItalian
Timaios-Ancient Greek, Biblical Greek
Jeffry['dʒefri]