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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Marie Schley’s costumes speak volumes without shouting.
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Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 July 2024
Make physical contributions your thing, which will speak volumes about your character.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
And if taste was measured in dollars, Christie’s’ auction of her jewelry that raked in $137 million would speak volumes.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024
Business-casual and smart-casual ensembles will likely dominate, characterized by sustainable fabrics that speak volumes without shouting—a sartorial nod to the urgency of environmental stewardship and the call for social equity.
—Essence, 17 Aug. 2024
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Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 July 2024
Make physical contributions your thing, which will speak volumes about your character.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 29 July 2024
And if taste was measured in dollars, Christie’s’ auction of her jewelry that raked in $137 million would speak volumes.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2024
Business-casual and smart-casual ensembles will likely dominate, characterized by sustainable fabrics that speak volumes without shouting—a sartorial nod to the urgency of environmental stewardship and the call for social equity.
—Essence, 17 Aug. 2024
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“Speak volumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20volumes. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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