say for

idiom

—used with words such as something, little, a lot, etc., to show that someone or something does or does not deserve to be praised, admired, etc.

It says a lot for her that she stayed in the game even though she was injured.

The students' low test scores don't say much for the education they're receiving.

Examples of say for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

No one can say for sure what the tariff rules will be in a month, a year or beyond, and that uncertainty is creating havoc in a farm sector that can’t function efficiently without advance planning. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025

Coach Jim Harbaugh couldn’t say for certain when asked Thursday. —Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025

Without looking at Kudus’ contract, or indeed any of the deals for the players mentioned in this article, nobody can say for certain. —Tim Spiers, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025

For example, retirement contributions, say for a 401(k), are essentially a form of dollar-cost averaging – steady amounts deducted from each paycheck and invested automatically. —True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025

What does Vaughan’s story say for others? —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2025

There are also special collections, which consist of custom designs, say for special clients or occasions. —Essence, 11 Aug. 2025

The McDonaldland Meal Bag will be available for a limited time, though McDonald’s didn’t say for how long. —Tanasia Kenney, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025

The study relies on observational data, meaning that researchers cannot say for sure that verbal abuse in childhood causes poorer mental health in adulthood, only that there is a connection between the two. —Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2025

Rhymes for say for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore