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
Babb[bæb]
CaileighKAY-leeEnglish (Rare)
Shaneneshə-NEENEnglish (Rare)
Aldus-Medieval English
Chase[tʃeis]
Dione (1)dee-O-nee (English)Greek Mythology