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

He would watch the families to see if they waited to say grace before dinner, if they put their napkins in their laps and kept their elbows off the table.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway