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take the floor; begin speaking in a discussion or group setting

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take the floor; begin speaking in a discussion or group setting Used when someone starts speaking in a meeting, debate, discussion, or other formal or semi-formal group situation.
SP: Quiero tomar la palabra para hacer una pregunta.
EN: I want to take the floor to ask a question.