speak volumes
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: to provide a lot of information about something : to show something very clearly
The company's decision to ignore the problem speaks volumes about its lack of leadership.
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The Measure is Value, not Fewer People After Ford brought back the ‘gray beards,’ the results speak volumes, and are also worth studying carefully.
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30 June 2026
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Brian Solis,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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“Speak volumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/speak%20volumes. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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