make a statement

Idioms  

1. Create a certain impression; communicate an idea or mood without using words. For example, The furnishings here make a statement about the company. [Mid-1900s]

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Example Sentences

"Both teams were in a similar situation with regards to the availability of players, but they have a balanced squad with a few seasoned players and several younger guys who will be desperate to make a statement," said Erasmus.

From BBC

Zak Crawley had spent the lead up to the 2023 Ashes thinking about hitting the first ball for a boundary - about wanting to "make a statement".

From BBC

Health Secretary Neil Gray will make a statement on Thursday to MSPs on winter preparedness and national planning priorities.

From BBC

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is also expected to make a statement in the Commons.

From BBC

“It’s exciting to be able to see that come back and be able to put on display our growth,” Turner said, “and to be able to hopefully make a statement to the rest of the NFC West, to the rest of the NFC, to the rest of the league that we’re the team to watch.”

From Los Angeles Times