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

220 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

V

to voice

vsto speak one's mind

152 3.2

To say something aloud, especially an opinion or feeling

focuses more on plain frank opinion sharing than mere utterance

O

to open up

vsto speak one's mind

• Informal

149 2.9

Begin to talk honestly about your thoughts and feelings

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

S

to speak up

vsto speak one's mind

• Informal

135 3.1

Give your opinion clearly and firmly even when it is difficult

is about plain frank expression rather than focused assertiveness

M

to make a statement

vsto speak one's mind

125 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

V

to vent

vsto speak one's mind

61 4.1

To show strong feelings, especially when angry

is about frank opinion sharing without the emotional outburst aspect

O

to opine

vsto speak one's mind

24 7.9

To say what you think about something

is more strongly about frank openness and lack of concealment

V

to voice opinion

vsto speak one's mind

15 3.2

To say your thoughts or views aloud in public

is about plain frankness rather than formal public announcement

G

to give voice

vsto speak one's mind

15 4.3

To put thoughts or feelings into words

adds the idea of doing so frankly and without concealment

S

to speak from the heart

vsto speak one's mind

• Informal

9 3.7

Say something honestly and with strong feeling

is about frank openness of opinion rather than emotional sincerity

S

to speak openly

vsto speak one's mind

7 3.4

Talk honestly without hiding facts or feelings

is about expressing opinions frankly and openly without hesitation or concealment

C

to call a spade a spade

vsto speak one's mind

• Informal

6 6.0

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

is about honest opinion sharing generally, not necessarily bluntness

A

to assert oneself

vsto speak one's mind

6 6.0

Speak or act confidently so people notice and respect you

focuses instead on plain frank expression rather than forceful presence

V

to ventilate

vsto speak one's mind

• Formal

4 5.3

Express strong feelings or complaints openly

is more about frank personal opinion without the public emphasis

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

U

to use one's words

vsto speak one's mind

• Informal

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

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

282 3.7

To hide something so others cannot see or find it

S

to suppress

88 5.8

To hold back feelings or reactions

How Direct

to blurt out

• Informal

42 3.9

to speak one's mind

• Informal

21 3.5

to speak openly

7 3.4

to hint

136 2.0

to keep quiet

90 2.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology