make a statement

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]

Example Sentences

England needed to make a statement in their World Cup opener against South Africa - and they delivered it tenfold.

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"It was a massive opportunity to make a statement and to prove to everybody and ourselves the team that we are."

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"I wanted to make a statement. 'You are looking over your shoulder and laughing, but just wait...'"

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Don-Innes will make a statement to parliament on Wednesday afternoon where she is expected to confirm her willingness to allow the bill to progress to stage two.

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The recent killing of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk has increased the risk of the Ryder Cup being targeted by someone wanting to "make a statement", according to the man leading security at the event.

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