to take the floor
01
to step up to deliver a convincing speech
![to [take] the floor definition and meaning](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40549/original/speak?type=jpeg "to [take] the floor definition and meaning")
习语
例子
When the debate stalled, Maria took the floor and won the room over.
02
to go out onto a dance floor and start dancing
习语
非正式
例子
The younger people took the floor, and all the elders sneaked back to their chairs.
