get on a soapbox
Example Sentences
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But as Brooks said on “Fresh Air” last year, “If we’re going to get even with Hitler, we can’t get on a soapbox because he’s too damn good at that.”
From New York Times ● Mar. 6, 2023
But I’m also a little hesitant to get on a soapbox about things.
From New York Times ● Feb. 22, 2023
I’m certainly not rooting for the show to include more racism for the sake of authenticity, nor do I need any of the characters to get on a soapbox.
From Slate ● May 27, 2021
But I didn't want to get on a soapbox.
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2020
“Today when someone creates an award they beat their chest and get on a soapbox, but my mom just wanted to honor good female athletes, and look what happened.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2017
