speak now or forever hold your peace en · X
Etymology
Originates from the 1549 Book of Common Prayer. The original wording is: "Therefore if any man can ſhewe any iuste cauſe why they maie not lawfully be ioyned ſo together: Leat him now ſpeake, or els hereafter for euer hold his peace."
Meanings
- Traditionally spoken during a wedding ceremony to allow guests an opportunity to voice any objections to the union.
- (broadly, humorous) Spoken to give one's listeners a last chance for comments or feedback.
Relateds
now or never · hold one's peace
Translations (2)
fr qu'il parle maintenant ou se taise à jamais (phrase traditionally spoken during a wedding ceremony) · de spreche jetzt oder schweige für immer (phrase traditionally spoken during a wedding ceremony)