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
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If the weather permits a trench or light wool coat over your outfit will speak volumes to your ability to switch up your style when the moment beckons.
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 Apr. 2024
Mulligan’s silences speak volumes, registering her discontent.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2024
As symbols of control over one street or block, flags speak volumes.
—David Axe, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Bandolier Donna Side Slot Crossbody The reviews also speak volumes about the cases’ functionality.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
The reluctant small talk and disgruntled politeness speak volumes.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2023
Chalamet has always allowed a lack of words to speak volumes, which is to say: A whole subsection of his fandom has created a Chalamet that’s hardly there.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2023
From laugh-out-loud gadgets that defy convention to heartfelt treasures that speak volumes, each item is a step away from the mundane.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023
Embrace the TikTok sensation and let your gifts speak volumes, ensuring your recipients are not only impressed but thoroughly delighted.
—Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2023
Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 25 Apr. 2024
Mulligan’s silences speak volumes, registering her discontent.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2024
As symbols of control over one street or block, flags speak volumes.
—David Axe, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Bandolier Donna Side Slot Crossbody The reviews also speak volumes about the cases’ functionality.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2024
The reluctant small talk and disgruntled politeness speak volumes.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2023
Chalamet has always allowed a lack of words to speak volumes, which is to say: A whole subsection of his fandom has created a Chalamet that’s hardly there.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2023
From laugh-out-loud gadgets that defy convention to heartfelt treasures that speak volumes, each item is a step away from the mundane.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023
Embrace the TikTok sensation and let your gifts speak volumes, ensuring your recipients are not only impressed but thoroughly delighted.
—Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2023
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