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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Beating McVay to move on in this single-elimination tournament would speak volumes about O’Connell’s abilities and his team’s resilience.
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Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
As the film shows, Francis established deep bonds with people just through his radiant presence and hand movements that managed to speak volumes.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
Send Thoughtful Care Packages or Cards A small, intentional gesture can speak volumes.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
Private equity companies checkbooks speak volumes as 60% of PE deals since 2018 targeted behavioral health organizations.
—Kori Hale, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
As the film shows, Francis established deep bonds with people just through his radiant presence and hand movements that managed to speak volumes.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
Send Thoughtful Care Packages or Cards A small, intentional gesture can speak volumes.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
Private equity companies checkbooks speak volumes as 60% of PE deals since 2018 targeted behavioral health organizations.
—Kori Hale, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Speak volumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20volumes. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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