[Idiom] HAVE THE FLOOR. - Effective Communication in Meetings

Have the right or opportunity to speak.

Have the to floor" is a formal idiom used primarily in meetings or debates, indicating that a person has the control or right to speak at that moment. Originating from parliamentary procedure, where the “floor” is the space where discussions take place, this expression reinforces the importance of turn-taking and controlled dialogue in formal discussions.

Example Sentences

1. Once he had the floor, he presented his innovative ideas.

   Once it was his turn to speak, he presented his innovative ideas.

2. During the debate, she patiently waited for her turn and finally had the floor, using her time to make a persuasive argument.

   She made a persuasive argument when it was her turn to speak during the debate.

3. When he had the floor at the conference, he captivated the audience with his vision for the future of technology.

   He captivated the audience with his vision for the future of technology during his turn to speak.