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speak vol·umes

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  1. speak volumesverb

    To express more than one actually said.

  2. speak volumesverb

    To extend beyond the immediate topic under discussion.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of speak volumes in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of speak volumes in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of speak volumes in a Sentence

  1. Mazie Hirono:

    Even though you didn't give a direct answer I think your response did speak volumes, not once, but twice, you used the term sexual preference to describe those in the LGBTQ community. And let me make clear, sexual preference is an offensive and outdated term.

  2. James Krauseneck:

    DNA, fingerprints -- or the lack thereof -- can speak volumes, you would expect DNA evidence to be in that home. He lived there. What we did not find was any DNA that belonged to anybody else that was in that home. I think that speaks volumes.


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