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

The Ghanaian-American was hoping to make a statement about the visibility of people with disabilities, building on years of work in the US and here in Ghana of speaking out on the issue.

From BBC

“I have no words yet because there are none adequate enough,” Hartman said, adding that he will make a statement at a later time.

From Los Angeles Times

"The Globes may want to make a statement and give him this prize," Hammond said of Panahi.

From Barron's

Constance, who accepted the inquiry's findings, was given a written reprimand and told to make a statement to parliament to update the official record.

From BBC

As a magnificent piece of design, Kwei suggests the Queen was looking to make a statement about Britain.

From BBC