🧠 Piece of One’s Mind, (to give someone) a 💬
To express one’s disapproval quite plainly; to give one’s candid opinion. This term has been around since the sixteenth century. John Dryden used it in his play The Maiden Queen (1667, 2.1): “I have told her a piece of my mind already.”
Similar Terms:
- Blow off steam 🌬️
- Spill the beans 🫘
- Tell it like it is 📣
- Speak your truth 🗣️
Antonyms:
- Hold one’s tongue 🤐
- Keep it to yourself 🤔
- Bite the bullet (but silently) 🤫
Humor-Filled Quotes:
- “Giving someone a piece of your mind frequently leads to losing your own peace of mind.”—Anonymous 😂
Related Proverbs:
- “A closed mouth catches no flies.”
- “Least said, soonest mended.”
- “Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver.” 😂
Suggested Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, and Movies:
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Books:
The Necessary Art of Persuasion by Jay A. Conger, for those who want to give a piece of their mind more effectively. -
Movies:
12 Angry Men (1957)—the ultimate in passionate argumentation. -
Songs:
Tell It Like It Is by Aaron Neville—a classic song that encourages saying what you feel. -
Poetry:
The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost—because sometimes giving a piece of your mind is taking ’the road less traveled.'
In a world eager for sugarcoated words, be bold enough to sprinkle candor like confetti. Until next time, may your expressions be as unwavering and impactful as historical idioms.
— Penelope Insight
