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11speak for something — speak for (someone/something) to express the opinions or wishes of someone. I can t speak for my boss on something that is so personal. Tokarczyk believed that her poetry could speak for the nation …
12speak for yourself — speak for (yourself) to say what you really believe or think is true. She should tell us what happened – I mean, she s an adult, she can speak for herself. Usage notes: sometimes used to say you do not agree with what someone else has said:… …
13speak for somebody — ˈspeak for sb derived to state the views or wishes of a person or a group; to act as a representative for sb • Our party speaks for the poor and unemployed. • I can t speak for the others, but I d love to come myself. Main entry: ↑speakderived …
14speak for themselves — speak for itˈself/themˈselves idiom to be so easy to see and understand that you do not need to say anything else about it/them • Her success speaks for itself. • Recent events speak for themselves. Main entry: ↑speakidiom …
15speak for itself — speak for itself/themselves if something speaks for itself, it does not need any explanation. I m not going to talk about our business successes. I think the report speaks for itself …
16speak for themselves — speak for itself/themselves if something speaks for itself, it does not need any explanation. I m not going to talk about our business successes. I think the report speaks for itself …
17speak for myself — speak for myˈself/herˈself/himˈself, etc. idiom to express what you think or want yourself, rather than sb else doing it for you • I m quite capable of speaking for myself, thank you! Main entry: ↑speakidiom …
18speak for herself — speak for myˈself/herˈself/himˈself, etc. idiom to express what you think or want yourself, rather than sb else doing it for you • I m quite capable of speaking for myself, thank you! Main entry: ↑speakidiom …
19speak for himself — speak for myˈself/herˈself/himˈself, etc. idiom to express what you think or want yourself, rather than sb else doing it for you • I m quite capable of speaking for myself, thank you! Main entry: ↑speakidiom …
20Speak for Yourself — Infobox Album | Name = Speak for Yourself Type = Album Artist = Imogen Heap Released = July 18, 2005 April 17, 2006 (UK Reissue) Recorded = 2005 Genre = Electronica/Alternative/Pop/Rock Length = 49:38 Label = Megaphonic Records/RCA Victor/Sony… …
