"Speak volumes" nghĩa là gì?

What we wear speaks volumes about our personality. Photo courtesy Andrés David Carreño.

'Speak volumes' có một từ mới là volumes nghĩa là những quyển sách hay những tập sách. Vì thế, speak volumes có nghĩa là biểu lộ một cách hùng hồn và đầy ý nghĩa mà không cần phải dùng lời.

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The unsightly yard and unpainted house speaks volumes about what kind of people live there.
He refused to comment on reports of his dismissal, but his furious expression spoke volumes.
The happy expressions on both their faces spoke volumes about their marriage.

When Janet didn’t even send a card on her father’s birthday, it spoke volumes. Once again, she’s made it clear that she and her dad have never had a very good relationship (tình thân thuộc).

Kevin is always well-dressed (ăn mặc chỉnh tề) for work. His new suit, for example, speak volumes (biểu lộ một cách hùng hồn) about him. It shows how confident and professional (chuyên nghiệp) he is.

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