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Seagull Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Speak Volumes

Hello there.

I have a question.

I learned recently that the expression "speak volumes" means "to clearly show the nature of something." By the way, what does the "volumes" in this expression mean? Does it mean "a collection of books"?
  

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seagull what does the "volumes" in this expression mean? Large books. In other words, 'speak volumes' is like 'tells us a lot of information'.

  • seagull what does the "volumes" in this expression mean?
  • Large books.
  • In other words, 'speak volumes' is like 'tells us a lot of information'.
  • CJ
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seagullwhat does the "volumes" in this expression mean?
Large books. In other words, 'speak volumes' is like 'tells us a lot of information'.
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CJ
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I understand.
Thank you very much indeed, CalifJim.

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