Make oneself heard meaning in English
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Definition
I finally made myself heard (by management): I finally made (the bosses) listen to me
Examples
- "The shareholders of this company are making themselves heard by suggesting that we incorporate efficiency experts, and team-building consultants to our current infrastructure."
- "Leonard : In Europe, if workers want to make themselves heard, they lock the bosses in their offices, then they negotiate."
Exercise 1
Bruno says "The shareholders of this company are making themselves heard".
What does this mean?
What does this mean?
Bruno says "The shareholders of this company are making themselves heard".
What does this mean?
What does this mean?
This is incorrect. To "make (oneself) heard" does not mean that the shareholders are annoying Bruno, although this could of course be a by-product or after effect.
This is the correct answer. "To make (oneself) heard" means to "express oneself" or to act in such a way so that others can hear. In the audio, Bruno says that the shareholders are "making themselves heard" which implies that others are listening to what they have to say.
This is incorrect. To "make (oneself) heard" does not mean that the shareholders are angry.
This is incorrect. To "make (oneself) heard" does not directly mean that pressure is being put on Bruno, however this may well be an after-effect.
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