English Idiom · Intermediate
no speaks
The fact of refusing to speak
Pronunciation: say no speaks
Meaning
The fact of refusing to speak.
Example
In the last summer of her life she had had bitter rows and had been in a state of prolonged "no speaks" with both her mother and her brother Charles.
In the last summer of her life she had had bitter rows and had been in a state of prolonged "no speaks" with both her mother and her brother Charles.
Practice tips
- Practice no speaks out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.