speak now or forever hold your peace
短语
英文释义
短语
- Traditionally spoken during a wedding ceremony to allow guests an opportunity to voice any objections to the union.
- Spoken to give one's listeners a last chance for comments or feedback.
词汇关系
词源
Originates from the 1549 Book of Common Prayer. The original wording is: "Therefore if any man can ſhewe any iuste cauſe why they maie not lawfully be ioyned ſo together: Leat him now ſpeake, or els hereafter for euer hold his peace."
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