speak volumes (for somebody)

speak volumes (for somebody)
speak ˈvolumes (about/for sth/sb) idiom
to tell you a lot about sth/sb, without the need for words

His achievement speaks volumes for his determination.

What you wear speaks volumes about you.

Main entry:speakidiom

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