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speak volumes

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speak volumes
Fig. [for something that is seen] to reveal a great deal of information. The unsightly yard and unpainted house speaks volumes about what kind of people live there.
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speak volumes
if something speaks volumes, it makes a situation very clear without the use of words (never in continuous tenses) He refused to comment on reports of his dismissal, but his furious expression spoke volumes. (often + about ) What we wear speaks volumes about our personality.
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speak volumes
to express something very clearly and completely The happy expressions on both their faces spoke volumes about their marriage. He didn't say anything about what happened at the meeting, but his furious expression spoke volumes.
Usage notes: usually said about expressing something without words
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Two letters have passed between these parties, letters which are admitted to be in the handwriting of the defendant, and which speak volumes, indeed.
 
 
 
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