make a statement

make a statement

1. To create, indicate, or communicate a certain kind of impression, idea, or mood. I chose such loud, clashing colors because I want the exhibit to really make a statement about the chaos of commercialism. Your outfit makes a statement about you to a potential employer before you have the chance to utter a single word.
2. To give one's formal account of events to police or investigators. As a matter of procedure, you'll be asked to come down to the station and make a statement about the robbery.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

make a statement

Create a certain impression; communicate an idea or mood without using words. For example, The furnishings here make a statement about the company. [Mid-1900s]
See also: make, statement
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
See also:
  • make (one's) point
  • make one's point
  • make your point
  • communicate with
  • communicate with (one)
  • clash
  • clash against
  • clash against (someone or something)
  • keep to (oneself)
  • keep to oneself