Bring up
Bring up verb - To present or bring forward for discussion.
Usage example: I hate to bring this up, but we're running short of money
Speak of
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
- While there are subjects he won't bring up (because he's forbidden, usually by way of the Wizards' Council now councils or a risk of Speak of the Devil, or just lets someone/-thing stay secret out of professional courtesy), he's very open about his wizardry.
Source: Extra-Strength Masquerade
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