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
Nicolasanee-ko-LAH-sahSpanish
Ignaciaeeg-NAH-thyah (Spanish), eeg-NAH-syah (Latin American Spanish)Spanish
ÉImhÍN-Irish
Federicafe-de-REE-kahItalian
ÉLisabethe-lee-za-BETFrench
Jeaninezha-NEEN (French), jə-NEEN (English)French, English, Dutch