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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Canada’s national election is a test case, and the outcome will speak volumes.
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Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
At 25, the Lille forward is in the prime of his career, and his numbers speak volumes.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
The Istrian wine road offers incredible experiences, and visiting each winery is an opportunity to discover exceptional wines that speak volumes about this region.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Perhaps what’s most pivotal about Collection 001 are the tiny details and design codes that speak volumes: shoulder pads that are a nod to his time at Brooks Brothers.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
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Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
At 25, the Lille forward is in the prime of his career, and his numbers speak volumes.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
The Istrian wine road offers incredible experiences, and visiting each winery is an opportunity to discover exceptional wines that speak volumes about this region.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Perhaps what’s most pivotal about Collection 001 are the tiny details and design codes that speak volumes: shoulder pads that are a nod to his time at Brooks Brothers.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Speak volumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20volumes. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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