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soapbox

/ˈsəʊpbɒks/

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noun

A crate for packing soap.

Examples :

"The grocery store worker used a soapbox to reach the tall shelf and restock the laundry detergent. "

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noun

Any physical or media platform which gives prominence to the person on it and the views they espouse.

Examples :

"The madman obtained a soapbox which he stood on at the corner of Broadway and Wall street, to shout out his prophesy of the end of the world."

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noun

A talk about one's pet topic (or the topic itself), especially when only tangentially relevant to an ongoing discussion.

Examples :

""During the meeting about the school play, Mr. Evans climbed on his soapbox about the importance of standardized testing." "

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noun

A soapbox car.

Examples :

"My son spent the summer building a soapbox car for the town's annual race. "

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verb

To give a speech from (or as if from) a soapbox.

Examples :

"Every chance he gets, my uncle will soapbox about the importance of saving for retirement. "

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