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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make a statement

For the past several weeks, dozens of women dressed in pink have come to the court in Plymouth to show their support for Clancy -- and to make a statement about women's health more generally.

From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026

Early in the proceedings, Paul ordered Fauci’s lawyer, David Schertler, from the hearing room for trying to make a statement on his client’s behalf.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

Some who expect the Fed to eventually hike agree that Warsh doesn’t need to make a statement by moving now.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

She remembered she and Eliza’s father being proud and nervous when their child decided she would play on the boys’ team to make a statement instead.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

“I don’t need to make a statement about this to anyone,” he said.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro