speak volumes

Значение

to show something very clearly without words

Ясно показывать что-то без слов.

Примеры

1. 1The fact that he never phones his mother speaks volumes about him.
2. 2Her quiet smile spoke volumes; she had clearly got the job.
3. 3The empty restaurant on a Saturday night speaks volumes about the food.
4. 4Nobody replied to Tom's email about the party, which spoke volumes.
5. 5Doesn't it speak volumes that three managers have left in one year?

Грамматика

Подлежащее — факт или поступок, а не говорящий. Меняется только speak: speaks, spoke. Перед тем, что показано, ставится about или for.