It is important to speak out when you see something wrong.
speak out
idiomTo assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known.
The employees decided to speak out against the new office policy during the weekly meeting.
Despite the risk of professional retaliation, she felt a moral obligation to speak out against the corruption she witnessed within the organization.
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speak for
To claim, reserve, or occupy.
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speak for oneself
Expressing disagreement with an opinion expressed by another.
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speak in circles
Synonym of talk in circles.
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speak of the devil
An expression sometimes used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive on the scene.
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speak of the devil and he appears
Synonym of speak of the devil.
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speak of the devil and he shall appear
Alternative form of speak of the devil.
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speak one's mind
To state one's thoughts or opinions honestly or frankly.
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speak someone's language
To speak about concerns, feelings, ideas, etc. which someone understands well and can relate to intimately.