Her silence was speaking volumes at the meeting.

Weathered captains across the bay relied on speaking trumpets to relay orders above the roar of the surf.

The museum installed interactive speak-boxes along the exhibit so visitors could hear firsthand accounts.

She's, in a way of speaking, the glue that holds the project together.

When asked about the budget, the manager began to speak in circles, avoiding a clear answer.

Her confidence in public speaking improved after taking the course.

He tends to speak with a forked tongue, making promises he never intends to keep.

The supervisor didn't hesitate to give someone a speaking to when workplace rules were broken.

Because the interns arrive late so often, the manager gives someone a speaking to every morning.

After the error, the supervisor began giving someone a speaking to, explaining how the mistake had put the project at risk.