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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
the floor is yours
Could anybody please explain to me what this expression (the floor is yours) means? and on what occassion do we use it? thanks
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the senate, the house of representatives, any formal meetings where a presenter stands before attendees, maybe. It's usually said when you're done making your point or your time is up to mean the 'floor' is available for the next speaker/presenter. It's always used when you hear words like bill, motion, etc.
- the senate, the house of representatives, any formal meetings where a presenter stands before attendees, maybe.
- It's usually said when you're done making your point or your time is up to mean the 'floor' is available for the next speaker/presenter.
- It's always used when you hear words like bill, motion, etc.
- So, you wouldn't yield the floor in a staff meeting.
- You might yield the table.
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the senate, the house of representatives, any formal meetings where a presenter stands before attendees, maybe. It's usually said when you're done making your point or your time is up to mean the 'floor' is available for the next speaker/presenter. It's always used when you hear words like bill, motion, etc. So, you wouldn't yield the floor in a staff meeting. You might yield the table. Just kiddi
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as far as I know, the expression explains that he or she is telling you that if you are in a presentation or something, its like the stage is yours so u can say what u want.
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The floor is yours means, the stage is yours and you can start your speech.
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Yesterday, in a meeting conducted by Mangalore Management Association, I was the Master of ceremony. After welcoming the gathering and observing other formalities, I told the Chief guest "Sir, the floor is yours", meaning he can deliver his lecture.
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