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
GonÇAl-Catalan
Sybillesee-BI-lə (German)German, French
Royce[rɔis]
Morganamawr-GAN-əEnglish (Rare)
LourdesLOOR-des (Spanish), LUWRD (French), LAWRDZ (English)Spanish, Various
ClÍOdhnaKLEE-u-naIrish, Irish Mythology