says the quiet part loud

A form of say the quiet part loud — To willingly express a sentiment that is normally considered embarrassing or disreputable to hold; to reveal an ulterior motive.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of say the quiet part loud
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says the quiet part loud. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/says%20the%20quiet%20part%20loud

MLA

“says the quiet part loud.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/says%20the%20quiet%20part%20loud. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “says the quiet part loud,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/says%20the%20quiet%20part%20loud.

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