it says a lot for sb/sth
Definition
› used to show how much of a particular quality someone or something has: It says a lot for her determination that she practises her cello so often.Praising and applaudingExaggerating and playing down
(Definition of it says a lot for sb/sth from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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IT noun
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it pronoun (SUBJECT/OBJECT)
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it pronoun (THING)
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it pronoun (TIME/WEATHER)
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it remains to be seen idiom
- it says a lot for sb/sth idiom
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it stands to reason idiom
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it takes a thief to catch a thief idiom
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it takes all sorts (to make a world) idiom
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it takes two to tango idiom
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it wouldn't hurt you to do sth idiom
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Synonyms and related words:
- a pat on the back idiom
- acclaim noun
- acclaim verb
- acclamation noun
- accolade noun
- clap noun (NOISE)
- clap verb (MAKE NOISE)
- compliment noun
- compliment verb
- dedication noun (OF BOOK, ETC.)
- earn/get/score brownie points idiom
- enthrone verb
- eulogize verb
- eulogy noun
- ooh and aah idiom
- ovation noun
- paean noun
- panegyric noun
- pat sb on the back idiom
- puff noun (PRAISE)
Topic:
Praising and applauding
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