speak one's mind
To state one's thoughts or opinions honestly or frankly.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“It is important to speak your mind in meetings.”
“She decided to speak her mind during the debate, even though she knew her opinion would be unpopular.”
“The leader encouraged his advisors to speak their minds freely, believing that honest criticism was essential for the success of the project.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026