say a lot about (something)

To be very indicative of something. Anyone can be a gracious winner, but the way you handle yourself when you lose says a lot about your character.

it, etc. says a ˈlot, ˈmuch, etc. about/for somebody/something (that...)

something reveals a lot, etc. about somebody’s/something’s qualities, personality, etc: It says much about the high quality of these instruments that many of them are still in use today. The kind of car you drive says a great deal about you.

词组	say a lot about (something)
释义	say a lot about (something) say a lot about (something) To be very indicative of something. Anyone can be a gracious winner, but the way you handle yourself when you lose says a lot about your character. See also: lot, say Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. it, etc. says a ˈlot, ˈmuch, etc. about/for somebody/something (that...) something reveals a lot, etc. about somebody’s/something’s qualities, personality, etc: It says much about the high quality of these instruments that many of them are still in use today. The kind of car you drive says a great deal about you. See also: say, somebody, something Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: it, etc. says a lot, much, etc. about/for somebody/something say a great deal about (someone or something) say for say (something) for (someone or something) a straw will show which way the wind blows help (oneself) to help to work (oneself) up oh my goodness gracious don't strain yourself
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