speak volumes
idiom
: to provide a lot of information about something : to show something very clearly
The company's decision to ignore the problem speaks volumes about its lack of leadership.
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These garments speak volumes about her tragically short but remarkable life.
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
His ability to get his team back on track with an authoritative win would speak volumes about the legitimacy of Washington’s turnaround.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Numbers speak volumes, so quantify your achievements wherever possible.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Oct. 2024
After the game, Mahomes said the Chiefs have a lot to improve on, but the team’s two tough wins speak volumes.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 16 Sep. 2024
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
His ability to get his team back on track with an authoritative win would speak volumes about the legitimacy of Washington’s turnaround.
—Mike Jones, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Numbers speak volumes, so quantify your achievements wherever possible.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Oct. 2024
After the game, Mahomes said the Chiefs have a lot to improve on, but the team’s two tough wins speak volumes.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 16 Sep. 2024
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