"speak now or forever hold your peace" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Etymology: Originates from the 1549 Book of Common Prayer. The original wording is: "Therefore if any man can ſhewe any iuste cauſe why they maie not lawfully be ioyned ſo together: Leat him now ſpeake, or els hereafter for euer hold his peace." Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} speak now or forever hold your peace
  1. Traditionally spoken during a wedding ceremony to allow guests an opportunity to voice any objections to the union. Related terms: hold one's peace
    Sense id: en-speak_now_or_forever_hold_your_peace-en-phrase-BnJXDAhX Categories (other): English entries with language name categories using raw markup, English terms with non-redundant non-automated sortkeys Disambiguation of English entries with language name categories using raw markup: 47 53 Disambiguation of English terms with non-redundant non-automated sortkeys: 49 51
  2. (by extension, humorous) Spoken to give one's listeners a last chance for comments or feedback. Tags: broadly, humorous
    Sense id: en-speak_now_or_forever_hold_your_peace-en-phrase-Wr8boQti Categories (other): English coordinated pairs, English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with language name categories using raw markup, English terms with non-redundant non-automated sortkeys Disambiguation of English coordinated pairs: 44 56 Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 41 59 Disambiguation of English entries with language name categories using raw markup: 47 53 Disambiguation of English terms with non-redundant non-automated sortkeys: 49 51

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