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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But people's personal stories — like an anecdote left in an outside box that holds Naloxone kits — speak volumes, too.
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Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Feb. 2024
Believe it or not, their Midheaven signs speak volumes.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
So, step into the world of maximalist fashion, and let your style speak volumes.
—Essence, 31 May 2024
The results speak volumes, with GEO students currently outperforming state averages in earning high-quality college and phenomenal career credentials.
—Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
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Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Feb. 2024
Believe it or not, their Midheaven signs speak volumes.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
So, step into the world of maximalist fashion, and let your style speak volumes.
—Essence, 31 May 2024
The results speak volumes, with GEO students currently outperforming state averages in earning high-quality college and phenomenal career credentials.
—Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
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