say it all
The phrase "say it all" is used to indicate that something has conveyed all necessary information, often in a concise or non-verbal way.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)To express everything that needs to be understood or inferred, often without needing further explanation.
Example
- Her smile said it all; she was clearly happy.
- The empty streets and closed shops said it all about the impact of the lockdown.
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)To convey the essence or main point of a situation through a single statement or action.
Example
- The medal around his neck said it all about his victory.
- His resignation letter said it all about his dissatisfaction with the company.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "say it all":
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