soapbox

[US]/'səʊpbɒks/
[UK]/'sopbɑks/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a platform for delivering speeches or expressing strong opinions
Word Forms
Pluralsoapboxes

Phrases & Collocations

political soapbox

soapbox speech

Example Sentences

fanzines are soapboxes for critical sporting fans.

Don’t mention the Internet in front of him, or he’ll get on his soapbox and we’ll be here all night listening to his opinions about the evils of modern technology.

Our factory specially manufactures a series of furniture articles, such as transparence cupula with hook、mightiness dauby hook、pothook、key buckle、opening bottle ware、soapbox, and so on.

He stood on his soapbox and preached about the importance of equality.

She always gets on her soapbox when it comes to environmental issues.

Don't let him get on his soapbox about politics again.

The activist used the event as a soapbox to raise awareness about social injustice.

I don't want to listen to him go on his soapbox about his opinions on parenting.

Real-world Examples

We're giving some sick bastard a soapbox. What does that say to people?

Source: Go blank axis version

And they look like good clean fun. They have a lot in common with the " soapbox" derby.

Source: CNN 10 Student English Compilation August 2019

Wait. Your school's having a soapbox derby.

Source: Desperate Housewives Video Version Season 8

She opened a soapbox, and took out some soap flakes, some soap powder and so on.

Source: Pan Pan

And with that soapbox rant over, I will simply say, good night, good luck, and above all ...

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) May 2019 Compilation

If someone were hogging the floor, you could tell them to get off their soapbox.

Source: 2006 English Cafe

Alvin wants to know the meaning of the expression, " Get off your soapbox."

Source: 2006 English Cafe

Well, when you tell someone to get off his or her soapbox, you're telling them to step down from the box.

Source: 2006 English Cafe

Although no longer as popular as it was during the middle twentieth century when I was growing up, the soapbox derbies continue today.

Source: 2014 English Cafe

I will not allow this court to become your personal soapbox, Mr. Salle.

Source: The Good Wife Season 2

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