Get/be given/have the floor In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "get/be given/have the floor", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2021-02-04 01:02

Meaning of Get/be given/have the floor

Get/be given/have the floor verb phrase

To have permission to speak, especially at a formal meeting and gathering like discussion or debate

That woman is so rude! She tried to interrupt me when I got the floor.

A: Is it my turn to speak, boss? B: Yes, you have the floor. Please proceed!

I started to shake like a leaf when I was given the floor.

Other phrases about:

to vent your spleen

to release your anger 

give (full) vent to something

To excitedly display one's negative emotions.

keep (one's) voice down

Used to ask someone to speak more quietly

speak on (something)

This phrase means to talk about something 

speak/talk out of both sides of (one's) mouth

If you talk or speak out of both sides of your mouth, you say contradictory advice or opinions about the same thing in different situations.

Grammar and Usage of Get/be given/have the floor

Verb Forms

  • gets the floor
  • got the floor
  • was/were given the floor
  • has/had the floor

The verb "get/be/have" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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