say for

phrase

—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

The truth behind the 1966 heist might well have been uncovered — but only those who are no longer with us could say for sure. — Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Neither character can say for sure, nor can the reader, and their interactions are all the more interesting for it. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

More fascinating, though, is what Brooks has to say for himself. — Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026

Rhymes for say for

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