says the quiet part out loud

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

Chicago

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

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