speak now or forever hold your peace

短语

释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

    Traditionally spoken during a wedding ceremony to allow guests an opportunity to voice any objections to the union.

  2. 2.

    Spoken to give one's listeners a last chance for comments or feedback.

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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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