English Expression · Intermediate
unmute before you answer
turn the microphone back on before speaking
Pronunciation: unmute before you answer
Meaning
A natural expression used to convey: turn the microphone back on before speaking.
Example
Unmute before you answer the question.
Turn the microphone back on before you answer the question.
Practice tips
- Practice unmute before you answer 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 expression is for intermediate-level learners.