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

“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

While messy and overstuffed, this is the Fast Saga now, and you either say grace and be thankful, or you leave the barbecue.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2021

Their heads are bowed as they say grace.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2021

I play games with my sisters and make a ring of hands with the rest of my family when it’s time to say grace.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan