takes the floor
phrase
as in speaks
to give a formal often extended talk on a subject
The senator took the floor to talk about international relations.
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“Takes the floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes%20the%20floor. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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