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speak volumes

Idioms

Be significant, indicate a great deal, as in That house of theirs speaks volumes about their income. This idiom uses volumes in the sense of “the information contained in volumes of books.” [c. 1800]

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speak volumes

"I do think the strength of our case and the fact that we've been very firm in our story throughout does speak volumes and hopefully will speak for itself."

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

People can say anything, but their actions speak volumes.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 8, 2026

And I think that that silence really does speak volumes.

From Slate ● Feb. 11, 2025

Failing to capitalize once more and finishing winless on the road trip would speak volumes.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 3, 2023

Does not this speak volumes for the character of our rule in India?

From Rambles and Recollections of an Indian Official by William Sleeman

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