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Idiom: Speak volumes
The phrase speak volumes is an idiomatic expression that means to convey a lot of information or meaning, often without the need for words.
When something speaks volumes, it can reveal a profound truth or significant feelings about a person, situation, or event.
This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
For example, let’s look at who was present at Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony.
If you go back and look at the pictures, you will see that the most significant stakeholders in tech were there.
These are the men, and they are all men, who control the Internet, but most of all, they control the access to information and even the information itself.
We all know knowledge is power, and what is knowledge if it is not information?
The type of people who are now in Donald Trump’s orbit speaks volumes about what will happen and who will cause it to happen.
Move over Rockefeller, Vanderbilt and Carnegie; America has entered a new Gilded Age.
In relationships, actions often speak volumes.
The support of a partner during tough times speaks volumes about their commitment and love.
Conversely, a lack of support in difficult moments can also speak volumes, suggesting a potential issue in the relationship.
In the workplace, a team member’s dedication can speak volumes about their work ethic.
It speaks volumes to their professionalism and commitment to the project’s success if they consistently go above and beyond.
Likewise, a poor attitude or lack of effort can also speak volumes about someone’s character.
Flesch-Kincaid Readability Test
This post is understandable by someone with at least a 9th-grade education (age 15).
On the Flesch-Kincaid reading-ease test, this post scores 58.
The easier a passage is to read, the higher the score on a scale of 0 – 100.
