pipe up
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verb (intr, adverb)
to commence singing or playing a musical instrumentthe band piped up
to speak up, esp in a shrill voice
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pipe up
Speak up, as in Finally she piped up, “I think I've got the winning ticket,” or Pipe up if you want more pancakes. This term originally referred to a high, piping tone. [Mid-1800s]
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