Say your piece Meaning in English

expression

US

SAY yor PEES or SAY yoor PEES

UK

SAY yaw PEES

Definition

To express your opinion or what you want to say, especially when everyone is taking turns to speak.

Usage & Nuances

This idiom is used in formal and informal settings, usually to indicate someone is being given or taking their turn to express their viewpoint. It means to speak honestly, not to be confused with 'say your peace' (which is incorrect). Commonly used in meetings or group discussions.

• Spanish: decir lo que piensas - expresar tu opinión
• Portuguese (BR): dar a sua opinião - dizer o que pensa
• Portuguese (PT): dar a sua opinião - dizer o que pensa
• Chinese (Simplified): 发表你的看法 - 说出你的想法
• Chinese (Traditional): 發表你的看法 - 說出你的想法
• Hindi: अपनी बात कहना
• Arabic: أبدِ رأيك - قل ما لديك
• Bengali: মতামত জানান - নিজের কথা বলুন
• Russian: высказать своё мнение
• Japanese: 自分の意見を言う
• Vietnamese: nói lên ý kiến của mình
• Korean: 자신의 의견을 말하다
• Turkish: fikrini söylemek
• Urdu: اپنی بات کہنا
• Indonesian: mengutarakan pendapat

Example Sentences

It's your turn to say your piece.

basic

Everyone should get to say their piece at the meeting.

basic

Before we decide, let him say his piece.

basic

If you disagree, go ahead and say your piece.

natural

You had a chance to say your piece, now let's move on.

natural

I just want to say my piece and then I'll listen.

natural