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freedom of speechThe right of citizens to speak, or otherwise communicate, without fear of harm or prosecution.Rate it:

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freedom of speechUsed other than as an idiom: see freedom, speech.Rate it:

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freedom lessFree from freedomRate it:

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speech is silverspeech is deceptive.Rate it:

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figure of speechA word or phrase that departs from straightforward, literal language.Rate it:

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speech is silverspeech is valuable.Rate it:

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elbow roomFreedom or leeway.Rate it:

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ghost writerGhostwriters are hired to do the writing of a speech or literary work but do not get the credit.Rate it:

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peace and quietTranquility; freedom from stress or interruptions.Rate it:

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you kiss your mother with that mouthUsed to indicate that the other person's speech has become too obscene or vulgar.Rate it:

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spread your wings and soar beyond the starsThis is freedom from your problems by using your skills you've obtained to be successful in life. Learn from your mistakes and use your skills to your advantage. Always have courage and be fearless.Rate it:

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give him enough rope and he'll hang himselfIf one gives someone enough freedom of action, they may destroy themselves by foolish actions.Rate it:

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civitatem alicui dare, tribuere, impertireto present a person with the freedom of the city.Rate it:

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clip someone's wingsTo restrict someone's freedomRate it:

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goodbye, cruel worldAn exclamation made before committing suicide, in speech, text, or in a suicide note.Rate it:

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fire at willFire when ready. A command that allows troops to use weapons at their discretion and choose their own targets, allowing the individual soldier a greater freedom of timing the shot with target movement and similar.Rate it:

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let the cat out of the bagA figure of speech relative to someone revealing an important event or secret to the world thereby spoiling the entire thrust of a surprise.Rate it:

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verbal assaultOral or written speech that creates, or is intended to create, a fear of physical harmRate it:

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baggageIn a metaphorical sense, factors that restrict a person's freedom, often in an intellectual or psychological way: emotional baggage.Rate it:

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choke upTo lose one's power of speech, because of embarrassment, fear etc.Rate it:

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nothing to lose but their h'sDescriptive of people in England whose speech is proper or upper-class, but who are poor.Rate it:

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box inTo limit someone's freedom of thought, movement, expression, etc.Rate it:

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free reinThe absence of constraints; freedom to make decisions.Rate it:

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the three components of art are : 1. mere catharsis and cathexis, 2. (etc. )Cathexis : 2 major definitions, one being psychoanalytic in nature. Very rarely used in speech or in it's written form. Cathexis : what a fascinating word. Even the sound of it is unusual.Rate it:

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aggredi ad dicendumto come forward to make a speech; to address the house.Rate it:

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aspergere sales orationi (Or. 26. 87)to intersperse one's speech with humorous remarks.Rate it:

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bring down the houseSpawn overwhelming agreement, acceptance, appreciation, applause as a result of a speech, magic act, athletic, dramatic, vocal, jocular or mime offering.Rate it:

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carry oneselfTo behave, especially with respect to how one's speech, body language, facial expressions, and grooming convey one's opinion concerning oneself.Rate it:

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cela est bon à dire, mais...That is all very well for a speech, but...; That is all very fine, but...Rate it:

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ceterum censeoA formulaic expression used to end a speech by reinforcing one, often unrelated, major view.Rate it:

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collect one's thoughtsTo become mentally composed, especially after being distressed, surprised, or disoriented; to become calm or organized in one's emotional state or thinking, as in preparation for a conversation, speech, decision, etc.Rate it:

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commercium linguaeintercourse of speech.Rate it:

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communis sermonis consuetudothe ordinary usage of language, everyday speech.Rate it:

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cool catA person who performs or appreciates jazz, especially one whose style of speech and movement is relaxed and rhythmic.Rate it:

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cotidiani sermonis ususthe ordinary usage of language, everyday speech.Rate it:

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de scripto orationem habere, dicere (opp. sine scripto, ex memoria)to read a speech.Rate it:

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discretion is the better part of valourIt is often wise to refrain from seemingly brave speech or action.1597 Rate it:

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double-tonguedSaying one thing to one person and something different to another; double talking; deceitful in speech.Rate it:

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drop a brickTo commit a faux pas, especially in speech, such as by tactlessly speaking of a subject that should not be mentioned.Rate it:

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elatio atque altitudo orationisthe exalted strain of the speech.Rate it:

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fence inTo restrict freedom.Rate it:

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frog in your throatA state of Hoarseness, Congestion, Possibly Affecting Clarity Of SpeechRate it:

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get a leg-upFigure of speech. To gain control, manage, acquire, dominate, infinitely analyze.Rate it:

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hanc in sententiam dixitthe tenor of his speech was this...Rate it:

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have the run ofTo have permission or freedom to move around throughout an area or to use something at will.Rate it:

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hay is for horsessaid as a retort to someone saying hey, used to indicate that the speaker disapproves of the usage of the word "hey", perhaps due to a dislike of informal speech.Rate it:

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if you snooze, you loseA figure of speech, relative to remaining alert in any agenda, active project, or important action.Rate it:

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leges dicendithe rules of speech, grammar.Rate it:

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liber, oratio in manibus estthe book, speech can easily be obtained.Rate it:

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libertatem populo eripereto rob a people of its freedom.Rate it:

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