hold the floor

成語所屬單字floor

hold the floor — 慣用語

1. To speak for a long time in a discussion, preventing others from talking.

1.慣用語
釋義

長時間發言

To speak for a long time in a discussion, preventing others from talking.

例句

Professor Chen held the floor for nearly an hour.

During the meeting, Brian held the floor and ignored questions.