speak out
speak up
[verb]
Synonyms: speak one's mind, have one's say, make one's position plain

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

speak out phrasal verb (see also speak)
to publicly speak in protest about something, especially when protesting could be dangerous
speak out about/against
Five students who had spoken out against the regime were arrested.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

speak out
to say publicly what you think about something.
Gail admitted that she agreed with Kris, but she didn't speak out at the meeting.

Usage notes: often followed by against:
It's important to speak out against racism at every opportunity.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

speak out
v.
1. To speak in a loud or clear voice.
The trucker told the shy boy to speak up.
2. To speak in support of or against someone or something.
Willie spoke up for Dan as club president.
Ed spoke up against letting girls join the club.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲