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speak to

idiom

To give evidence regarding something; to attest or provide evidence for; to bespeak.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    speak for

    To claim, reserve, or occupy.

  2. 02

    speak for oneself

    Expressing disagreement with an opinion expressed by another.

  3. 03

    speak in circles

    Synonym of talk in circles.

  4. 04

    speak of the devil

    An expression sometimes used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive on the scene.

  5. 05

    speak of the devil and he appears

    Synonym of speak of the devil.

  6. 06

    speak of the devil and he shall appear

    Alternative form of speak of the devil.

  7. 07

    speak one's mind

    To state one's thoughts or opinions honestly or frankly.

  8. 08

    speak out

    To assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known.

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