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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And what becomes of the product will speak volumes of Liberty Media’s current U.S. ambitions—as well as Apple’s sports stance.
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 25 July 2025
Strategic Time Slot Optimization: When games receive proper placement and promotion, the numbers speak volumes about untapped demand.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Even a stack of old photos with captions can speak volumes.
—Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 19 July 2025
In an era where social media dictates public perception, silence or vague messaging can speak volumes.
—Essence, 18 July 2025
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 25 July 2025
Strategic Time Slot Optimization: When games receive proper placement and promotion, the numbers speak volumes about untapped demand.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Even a stack of old photos with captions can speak volumes.
—Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 19 July 2025
In an era where social media dictates public perception, silence or vague messaging can speak volumes.
—Essence, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for speak volumes
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“Speak volumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20volumes. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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