says it all



says it all

A phrase used to emphasize a particular detail, usually because it is evidence of a bigger issue. When I asked my mom if she was mad at me, her silence said it all. Oh, he's still petrified of dogs—the look of terror on his face says it all!
See also: all, say

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Chariton-Ancient Greek
Balbinabahl-BEE-nah (Italian)Spanish (Rare), Portuguese (Rare), Italian (Rare), Ancient Roman
MarigoldMER-ə-gold, MAR-ə-goldEnglish (Rare)
Ilias-Greek
Laurentinus-Ancient Roman
WaltherVAHL-ter (German)German, Ancient Germanic