say a few words
idiom
: to make a short speech or statement
asked him to say a few words at the dedication ceremony.
I've been asked to say a few words about the new play.
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Lastly, please say a few words as a New Year’s greeting to your to your masters and princesses.
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Billboard Japan, Billboard, 25 Jan. 2025
Trump then brought out his running mate, Bowen Yang’s J.D. Vance to say a few words.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
Adams stood flanked by Black clergy, and invited Hazel Dukes, the ninety-two-year-old president of the N.A.A.C.P. New York State Conference, to say a few words in his defense.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2024
As everyone settled into their seats for the main event, Campbell rose to say a few words about her namesake exhibition.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
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Billboard Japan, Billboard, 25 Jan. 2025
Trump then brought out his running mate, Bowen Yang’s J.D. Vance to say a few words.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
Adams stood flanked by Black clergy, and invited Hazel Dukes, the ninety-two-year-old president of the N.A.A.C.P. New York State Conference, to say a few words in his defense.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2024
As everyone settled into their seats for the main event, Campbell rose to say a few words about her namesake exhibition.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Say a few words.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/say%20a%20few%20words. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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