Speak for itself/themselves

phrase

Something clear or obvious, needing no explanation or proof.

The success of the new program speaks for itself.
Visual representation of "speak for itself/themselves" - Something clear or obvious, needing no explanation or proof

Often appears as...

  • the results speak for itself
  • the success speaks for itself
phrase

Something clear or obvious, needing no explanation or proof.

The success of the new program speaks for itself.
Visual representation of "speak for itself/themselves" - Something clear or obvious, needing no explanation or proof

Often appears as...

  • the results speak for itself
  • the success speaks for itself
Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "speak for itself/themselves"
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Impressive Results

Use when outcomes are so good, they don't need praise or commentary to be recognized.

Illustration for Impressive Results
Her grades this semester speak for themselves.
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Unspoken Proof

No need for additional evidence; the thing you're discussing proves its own worth.

Illustration for Unspoken Proof
The turnout for the event speaks for itself.
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Not Literal

It's a figurative expression; nothing is actually 'speaking.' It's about obvious implications.

Illustration for Not Literal
The silence from the critics speaks for itself.
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Impressive Results

Use when outcomes are so good, they don't need praise or commentary to be recognized.

Illustration for Impressive Results
Her grades this semester speak for themselves.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Unspoken Proof

No need for additional evidence; the thing you're discussing proves its own worth.

Illustration for Unspoken Proof
The turnout for the event speaks for itself.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

It's a figurative expression; nothing is actually 'speaking.' It's about obvious implications.

Illustration for Not Literal
The silence from the critics speaks for itself.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Impressive Results

Use when outcomes are so good, they don't need praise or commentary to be recognized.

Illustration for Impressive Results
Her grades this semester speak for themselves.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Unspoken Proof

No need for additional evidence; the thing you're discussing proves its own worth.

Illustration for Unspoken Proof
The turnout for the event speaks for itself.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not Literal

It's a figurative expression; nothing is actually 'speaking.' It's about obvious implications.

Illustration for Not Literal
The silence from the critics speaks for itself.
Visual representation of the word "Speak for itself/themselves"

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