tell its own tale

tell its own tale
tell its own tale (or story)
be significant or revealing, without any further explanation or comment being necessary

the worried expression on Helen's face told its own tale

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tell its own tale/story f18 idiom
to explain itself, without needing any further explanation or comment

Her face told its own story.

Main entry:tellidiom

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