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.

Examples of speak volumes in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Send Thoughtful Care Packages or Cards A small, intentional gesture can speak volumes. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024 Private equity companies checkbooks speak volumes as 60% of PE deals since 2018 targeted behavioral health organizations. Kori Hale, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 The numbers alone speak volumes about their success. Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024 These garments speak volumes about her tragically short but remarkable life. Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for speak volumes 

Dictionary Entries Near speak volumes

Cite this Entry

“Speak volumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20volumes. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!