* Figurative: "The politician climbed onto his soapbox and launched into a passionate speech about the need for reform."
* Figurative: "Every time we get together, my aunt gets on her soapbox about the importance of organic food."
* Literal: "The speaker stood on a wooden soapbox to reach the audience in the back of the hall."
* Informal: "He's always on his soapbox about something, but I never know what it is."
"Soapbox" is often used figuratively to describe someone who is giving a passionate, often lengthy, speech about something they feel strongly about.