to speak one's mind

Examples

• All

• Don't be afraid to speak your mind when he is wrong.

  Judas (2004)

• At least he stands up and speaks his mind, with belief and fervor.

  Blog text (33)

• You can finally speak your mind

  Hamilton (2025)

• I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate you speaking your mind.

  Scent of a Woman (1992)

• Let her speak her mind, doctor.

  Thunder on the Hill (1951)

• In the end, she decided to speak her mind.

  Fiction book (1993)

• Now speak your minds and be done with it.

  Almighty Thor (2011)

• If you have any real interest in conducting, you need to be able to speak your mind.

  TÁR (2022)

• So even in an election year, I have no qualms about her speaking her mind in these matters.

  Blog text (2)

• Etta spoke her mind, and when she laughed, it came from her heart.

  Fiction book (2002)

Synonyms

S

to speak out

vsto speak one's mind

296 3.4

To say your opinion or feelings openly even when it is difficult

is similar but applies to plain opinion sharing in any situation

O

to open up

vsto speak one's mind

• Informal

204 2.9

Begin to talk honestly about your thoughts and feelings

is about immediate frank opinion stating rather than becoming willing to share

M

to make a statement

vsto speak one's mind

180 3.8

To show an opinion in public by what you wear or do

is about plain frank expression rather than making a public show

S

to speak up

vsto speak one's mind

• Informal

180 3.1

Give your opinion clearly and firmly even when it is difficult

is about plain frank expression rather than focused assertiveness

V

to voice

vsto speak one's mind

137 3.2

To say something aloud, especially an opinion or feeling

focuses more on plain frank opinion sharing than mere utterance

V

to vent

vsto speak one's mind

67 4.1

To show strong feelings, especially when angry

is about frank opinion sharing without the emotional outburst aspect

G

to give voice

vsto speak one's mind

32 4.3

To put thoughts or feelings into words

adds the idea of doing so frankly and without concealment

V

to voice opinion

vsto speak one's mind

26 3.2

To say your thoughts or views aloud in public

is about plain frankness rather than formal public announcement

O

to opine

vsto speak one's mind

23 7.9

To say what you think about something

is more strongly about frank openness and lack of concealment

S

to speak openly

vsto speak one's mind

13 3.4

Talk honestly without hiding facts or feelings

is about expressing opinions frankly and openly without hesitation or concealment

S

to speak from the heart

vsto speak one's mind

• Informal

11 3.7

Say something honestly and with strong feeling

is about frank openness of opinion rather than emotional sincerity

C

to call a spade a spade

vsto speak one's mind

• Informal

7 6.0

To speak clearly and honestly about something even if it is unpleasant

is about honest opinion sharing generally, not necessarily bluntness

V

to ventilate

vsto speak one's mind

• Formal

2 5.3

Express strong feelings or complaints openly

is more about frank personal opinion without the public emphasis

A

to assert oneself

vsto speak one's mind

1 6.0

Speak or act confidently so people notice and respect you

focuses instead on plain frank expression rather than forceful presence

U

to use one's words

vsto speak one's mind

• Informal

1 4.1

To say how you feel or what you need instead of using actions

is focused on frank opinion expression rather than replacing actions with words

O

to opinionize on

vsto speak one's mind

• Informal

8.0

To express your personal views about a subject

is similar but stresses blunt honesty rather than deliberate performance

G

to get on one's soapbox

vsto speak one's mind

• Informal

8.1

Speak for a long time in a strong way about your opinions to others

means plain frank expression but without the performative long speech element

Antonyms

C

to conceal

179 3.7

To hide something so others cannot see or find it

S

to suppress

48 5.8

To hold back feelings or reactions

How Direct

to blurt out

• Informal

46 3.9

to speak one's mind

• Informal

1 3.5

to speak openly

13 3.4

to hint

119 2.0

to keep quiet

208 2.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology