Idiom:  speak volumes

Meaning 

Idiom:  speak volumes

• to express something clearly without the use of words
• to indirectly be a clear example of something
  

Example sentences

• The dirty looks and silence between them speak volumes about their relationship.

• The fact that three of your four children are in medical school speaks volumes about your parenting skills.

• I don't know my neighbor well but the kind way she treats her housekeeper speaks volumes about what she must be like as a person.

• You'd think all the disorganization in my boss' office would speak volumes about his work but he can find anything when he needs it and is very effective at his job.

• The high turnover in this department speaks volumes about the manager.
  

• The hundreds of people who attended your grandfather's funeral speak volumes about what a wonderful person he was.

• The lack of a single woman or minority on their board of directors and management team speaks volumes.
  

Synonyms

• says something about

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