speak volumes

Bände sprechen, viel aussagen

Viel über jemanden oder etwas erkennen lassen, oft ohne Worte oder ohne es zu beabsichtigen.

In einfachem Englisch: To reveal a lot about someone or something, often without words or without meaning to.

• His silence speaks volumes.
• Her angry expression spoke volumes about how she felt.
• Their refusal to help speaks volumes about their priorities.

So benutzt man es: speak volumes about someone/something (Her kindness speaks volumes about her character.); speak volumes for someone/something (Their patience speaks volumes for their commitment.)

Synonyme: reveal a lot, say a lot

Häufige Wendungen: speak volumes, speak volumes about something

Bände sprechen

Viel über jemanden oder etwas zeigen, oft ohne dass etwas gesagt wird.

In einfachem Englisch: To show a lot about someone or something, often without words.

• His silence speaks volumes.
• Her warm welcome spoke volumes about her kindness.
• These empty seats speak volumes about the show.

So benutzt man es: speak volumes about someone/something (Her careful notes speak volumes about her dedication.)

Synonyme: say a lot, reveal much

Häufige Wendungen: speak volumes about someone, speak volumes about something

ausführlich erzählen

Sehr viel über ein Thema sagen.

In einfachem Englisch: To say a great deal about a subject.

• She could speak volumes about her travels.
• He spoke volumes on his years at sea.
• I could speak volumes about the problems we faced.

So benutzt man es: speak volumes about something (My grandmother could speak volumes about her childhood.); speak volumes on something (He can speak volumes on local history.)

Synonyme: talk at length

Häufige Wendungen: speak volumes about something, speak volumes on something