ra miệng
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To speak out / to voice (an opinion): To express one's thoughts, opinions, or decisions openly and publicly.
- To state formally / to declare: To announce or make a statement in an official or definitive manner.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Anh ấy đã ra miệng ủng hộ dự án mới. (He has spoken out in support of the new project.)
- Giám đốc chưa ra miệng về việc tăng lương. (The director has not yet made a formal statement about the salary increase.)
- Cô ấy không dám ra miệng phản đối. (She did not dare to voice her opposition.)
Advanced Usage
- This phrase often implies a degree of formality, commitment, or public accountability once the words are spoken. It is not used for casual, private chatter.
Variants and Related Words
- Lên tiếng (v): to speak up, to raise one's voice (often in defense or protest).
- Tuyên bố (v): to declare, to proclaim (more formal and official than "ra miệng").
Synonyms
- To declare: to announce formally and explicitly.
- To state: to express something in speech or writing.
- To voice: to express a feeling or opinion in words.
Related Idioms
- Ra đầu ra đũa: (lit. to produce the head and the chopsticks) To speak or act in a clear, decisive, and thorough manner.
- Phải nói cho ra đầu ra đũa, đừng nói nửa chừng. (You must speak clearly and decisively, don't stop halfway.)