It's hard to imagine a country that would use those weapons on its own people, not to speak of its neighbors.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
not to speak of — (something) and possibly even more importantly. It s hard to imagine a country that would use those weapons on its own people, not to speak of its neighbors. Usage notes: used to introduce and emphasize another possibility … New idioms dictionary
not\ to\ speak\ of — • not to mention • not to speak of • to say nothing of Without ever needing to speak of; in addition to; besides. Used to add something to what you have said or explained. Dave is handsome and smart not to mention being a good athlete. They have… … Словарь американских идиом
speak — W1S1 [spi:k] v past tense spoke [spəuk US spouk] past participle spoken [ˈspəukən US ˈspou ] ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(in conversation)¦ 2¦(say words)¦ 3¦(language)¦ 4¦(formal speech)¦ 5¦(express ideas/opinions)¦ 6 so to speak 7 speak your mind … Dictionary of contemporary English
speak — [ spik ] (past tense spoke [ spouk ] ; past participle spo|ken [ spoukən ] ) verb *** ▸ 1 talk about something or to someone ▸ 2 use voice to talk ▸ 3 talk particular language ▸ 4 give formal speech ▸ 5 express ideas/thoughts ▸ 6 talk on… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
speak - talk — Speak and talk have very similar meanings, but there are some differences in the ways in which they are used. When you mention that someone is using his or her voice to produce words, you usually say that they are speaking. He hadn t looked at me … Useful english dictionary
speak of — ˈspeak of [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they speak of he/she/it speaks of present participle speaking of past tense spoke of … Useful english dictionary
something to speak of — (something) to speak of to have so little of something that it is not worth talking about. There was no snow to speak of this winter. I really don t have any job benefits to speak of. Usage notes: usually following a noun in a negative statement … New idioms dictionary
not\ to\ mention — • not to mention • not to speak of • to say nothing of Without ever needing to speak of; in addition to; besides. Used to add something to what you have said or explained. Dave is handsome and smart not to mention being a good athlete. They have… … Словарь американских идиом
speak — /spi:k/ verb past tense spoke past participle spoken 1 IN CONVERSATION (intransitive always + adv/prep) to talk to someone about something or have a conversation: speak to sb about sth: I intend to speak to the manager about the way I have been… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
speak — [[t]spi͟ːk[/t]] ♦ speaks, speaking, spoke, spoken 1) VERB When you speak, you use your voice in order to say something. He tried to speak, but for once, his voice had left him... He speaks with a lisp... [V to/with n] I rang the h … English dictionary
