take the floor
phrase
as in speak
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
The senator took the floor to talk about international relations.
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“Take the floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/take%20the%20floor. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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