pipe up

British  

verb

1. to commence singing or playing a musical instrument

   the band piped up

2. to speak up, esp in a shrill voice

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pipe up Idioms  

1. 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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Example Sentences

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pipe up

She's not one to pipe up, Do you know who I am?

From Salon ● Jan. 1, 2023

During a markup, each member can pipe up by saying “strike the last word” and get five minutes to speak on any amendment, or any amendment to an amendment.

From Slate ● Dec. 12, 2019

The #save hashtags come out; critics write supportive articles; celebrities pipe up.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2019

A third bidder jumped in late, prompting Trump to pipe up again.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 31, 2019

He does, however, decide to pipe up when, at the next traffic light, she hangs a right instead of a left.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone

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