By staying late every night, he became, so to speak, the unofficial manager of the office.

When I bumped into my neighbor, we exchanged some polite weather speak before heading inside.

The canyon seemed to re-speak every shout we made.

It's unkind to speak ill of someone behind their back when you don't know the whole story.

Many customers speak highly of the new support team after their quick and helpful responses.

Although they had argued for years, they were finally back on speaking terms.

We used the speaking tube to warn the cook that the soup was boiling over.

strictly speaking, a tomato is a fruit, not a vegetable.

She will speak by the card, citing only verified sources rather than guessing.

Her free-speaking manner made everyone feel comfortable sharing their opinions.