Grammar fix
speak out
oppose publicly
To express a strong opinion publicly, especially against something unfair or wrong.
phrasal verb
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Several workers spoke out against the new safety rules.
At my last job, one of my colleagues spoke out about how the night-shift staff were treated, and honestly, that took a lot of guts.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: She spoke out her opinion against the policy.
Say: She spoke out against the policy.
'Speak out' is followed by 'against' or 'about' when you name the issue; do not use it directly with 'your opinion'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Say what you think, even when it's hard
How publicAny settingPublic opposition
speak upSay what you think instead of staying silent.voice your opinionExpress your view clearly, including in meetings or disagreements.
speak outYou're here · Express a strong view publicly, especially against something wrong.