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la langue lui démangeHe longs to speak; He is dying to put in a word.Rate it:

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latine loqui (Brut. 45. 166)(1) to speak Latin, (2) to speak good Latin (also bene latine), (3) to express oneself clearly.Rate it:

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libel chillUneasiness or unwillingness to speak publicly or to write about a matter, as a result of the threat or suggestion of legal action should one do so.Rate it:

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libere dicere (Verr. 2. 72. 176)to speak frankly, independently.Rate it:

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lip offTo speak rudely, harshly or belligerently.Rate it:

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magnifice loqui, dicere(1) to speak vehemently, passionately; (2) to speak pompously, boastfully.Rate it:

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man of few wordsA man who doesn't speak much, or speaks only for a short period of time.Rate it:

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mind one's languageTo be careful to speak properly, especially concerning the avoidance of swear wordsRate it:

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missis ambagibus dicereto speak without circumlocution.Rate it:

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ne nous flattez pas le déSpeak out without any reserve.Rate it:

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ne touchez pas cette corde(fig.) Do not speak of that.Rate it:

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no hablo españolI don't speak SpanishRate it:

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no hablo inglésI don't speak EnglishRate it:

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non parlo ingleseI don't speak EnglishRate it:

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non parlo italianoI don't speak ItalianRate it:

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open one's big mouthTo speak about things, when it would be better to stay silent.Rate it:

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ornate dicereto speak well, elegantly.Rate it:

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parla come mangiUsed to invite someone who uses an excessively cultivated language to speak in a simpler and clearer way.Rate it:

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parla inglesedo you speak English?Rate it:

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parler avec abondanceTo speak fluently.Rate it:

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parler clair et netTo speak plainly.Rate it:

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parler d'abondanceTo speak extempore.Rate it:

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parler français comme une vache espagnoleTo speak French very badly.Rate it:

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parler tout son soûl (pop.)To speak to one’s heart’s content.Rate it:

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parles-tu anglaisdo you speak English?Rate it:

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parlez-vous anglaisdo you speak English?Rate it:

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parli inglesedo you speak English?Rate it:

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perspicue, diserte dicereto speak in clear, expressive language.Rate it:

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pig latinA made up language often used as a way to speak in front of people (often children and often by parents) without them knowing what you are sayingRate it:

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plane, aperte dicereto speak openly, straightforwardly.Rate it:

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plead the fifthTo refuse to answer a question, or refuse to speak, especially when the response would reflect badly on the speaker.Rate it:

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pour ainsi direSo to speak.Rate it:

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prae lacrimis loqui non posseto be unable to speak for emotion.Rate it:

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put one's cards on the tableTo reveal one's true intentions, beliefs, feelings, or other previously concealed facts about one's situation; to speak frankly.Rate it:

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quand on parle du loupwhen you speak of someone they will appear; speak of the devilRate it:

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quand on parle du loup, on en voit la queue (or, il sort du bois)Speak of angels and you hear their wings; Talk of the devil, he is sure to appear.Rate it:

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raise one's voiceTo speak loudly.Rate it:

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rede wenig, rede wahr trinke mäßig und zahll bar.One should speak not too much and should say true and even drinking a lot should ever pay cash.Rate it:

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run off at the mouthTo speak in a disrespectful manner about somebody.Rate it:

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scream loudestTo complain or speak up with more intensity than others, especially in relation to a trivial matter.Rate it:

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se habla español"we speak Spanish". More precisely, "Spanish is spoken."Rate it:

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se habla inglés"we speak English".Rate it:

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shoot from the lipTo speak confidently and unhesitantly but without careful forethought or a reliable knowledge of important facts pertaining to the subject matter.Rate it:

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shout outTo speak when inappropriate, particularly in a school environment.Rate it:

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sound outTo speak or sing loudly, to call out.Rate it:

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spit it outTo overcome reluctance to say something particular or to speak in general.Rate it:

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sprechen Sie Englischdo you speak English?Rate it:

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sprichst du Englischdo you speak English?Rate it:

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stand up forTo speak or act in support or defense of.Rate it:

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stick one's neck outGamble or venture when odds for success are slim! Step-up, speak up, while still a novitiate, inexperienced and possessing no 'savvy' in a particular venture.Rate it:

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