say a few words
idiom
: to make a short speech or statement
asked him to say a few words at the dedication ceremony.
I've been asked to say a few words about the new play.
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Even after Trump won his 2024 election, Wiles declined an opportunity to say a few words during his victory speech.
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Nbc News, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
Paterson-Gavrilova welcomed Spacey to say a few words about the project and the special evening.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025
Similar to Bennett and his proclamation, players grabbed the microphone to say a few words throughout the night, much of it profanity-filled and celebratory.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
The couple's daughter, Zoe, also paid tribute to her mother with a short speech before handing her the microphone to say a few words.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 3 June 2025
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Nbc News, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
Paterson-Gavrilova welcomed Spacey to say a few words about the project and the special evening.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025
Similar to Bennett and his proclamation, players grabbed the microphone to say a few words throughout the night, much of it profanity-filled and celebratory.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
The couple's daughter, Zoe, also paid tribute to her mother with a short speech before handing her the microphone to say a few words.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for say a few words
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“Say a few words.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/say%20a%20few%20words. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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