Meaning of the word "get on your soapbox" in English

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get on your soapbox

US /ɡet ɑn jʊər ˈsoʊp.bɑks/
UK /ɡet ɑn jʊər ˈsoʊp.bɑks/
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Idiom

1.

to express one's opinions, especially on a controversial subject, at length and with strong conviction, often in a public or prominent way

Example:
He tends to get on his soapbox about politics whenever he's had a few drinks.
Please don't get on your soapbox about environmental issues again; we've heard it all before.
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