1. Speak volumes = If something speaks volumes, it makes an opinion, characteristic, or situation very clear
Example: She said very little but her face spoke volumes.
2. Speaking as someone = with the experience of being this type of person: với tư cách là
Example: Speaking as a mother of four, I can tell you that children are exhausting.
3. Speak your mind = to say what you think about something very directly: nói lên suy nghĩ
Example: He’s certainly not afraid to speak his mind.
4. On speaking terms = friendly enough to talk: giao thiệp với ai
Example: We had an argument, but we’re back on speaking terms now.
5. So to speak = used to explain that what you are saying is not to be understood exactly as state
Example: In that relationship it's very much Lorna who wears the trousers, so to speak (= Lorna makes all the important decisions).
5. Generally/broadly speaking = a statement describes a general feeling or opinion relating to or affecting all the people or things in a group: nhìn chung thì
Example: Generally speaking, people like her as a leader.
6. Speak highly of someone or something = to say good things about
Example: Everyone spoke highly of this
7. Speak of the devil = something you say when the person you were talking about appears une
Example: Did you hear what happened to Anna yesterday - oh, speak of the devil, here she is.
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