speak volumes

多くを物語る、雄弁に物語る

言葉を使わずに、または意図せず、人や物事の多くを明らかにする。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： speak volumes about someone/something (Her kindness speaks volumes about her character.); speak volumes for someone/something (Their patience speaks volumes for their commitment.)

類義語： reveal a lot, say a lot

よく使う表現： speak volumes, speak volumes about something

多くを物語る

何も言わずに、人や物事について多くのことを示す。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： speak volumes about someone/something (Her careful notes speak volumes about her dedication.)

類義語： say a lot, reveal much

よく使う表現： speak volumes about someone, speak volumes about something

多くを語る、長々と話す

ある話題について、たくさんのことを話す。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： speak volumes about something (My grandmother could speak volumes about her childhood.); speak volumes on something (He can speak volumes on local history.)

類義語： talk at length

よく使う表現： speak volumes about something, speak volumes on something