say grace

Idioms  

1. Pronounce a short prayer before a meal, as in Before we started in on the turkey, we asked Liz to say grace. The word grace here signifies asking for God's blessing or giving thanks for the food being served. [Early 1300s]

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Example Sentences

The Disney figure maneuvers with patience — and, dare I even say, grace.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025

“They use their proceeds for mission work, which I think is important,” Knott said before the family bowed their heads to say grace at the hall’s bustling tables.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2023

“I always say, grace over grudges. Because what’s for me is already written,” she said.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2023

In a bit of comedy, she even forces the reluctant family to say grace before a meal.

From Salon • Oct. 16, 2022

I would not have forgotten to say grace before eating.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez