say (something) for (someone or something)(redirected from says something for)
say (something) for (someone or something)
To say something in support, defense, or aid of someone or something. I'll say this much for Bill—he has a great work ethic. Anyone can be a gracious winner, but the way you handle yourself when you lose says a lot for your character. What does it say for your company that you unwittingly hired a convicted felon to manage your accounts?
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say something for something
[for something] to imply something good about something. The speed with which we were able to sell the house says something for the state of the real estate market. The number of new cars on the road says something for the state of the nation's economy.
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To say or indicate something in support of someone or something: What do you have to say for yourself? Their legal problems don't say much for their company.
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- say for
- open (one's) big mouth
- never have a good word to say about (someone of something)
- never have a good word to say for (someone of something)
- not have a good word to say about (someone of something)
- not have a good word to say for (someone of something)
- not/never have a good word to say for/about somebody/something
- hint at
- hint at (something)
- hold one's tongue