Phrase guide

say it all

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To express the essential characteristics of a person, thing, or situation in a concise, well-crafted turn of phrase or in some other pithy manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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verb

Meaning 2

To convey information implicitly in a non-verbal way.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: eigentlich alles gesagt sein mit — to sum up the characteristics of someone or thing in a pithy manner.
  • Māori: kua oti te ao — to sum up the characteristics of someone or thing in a pithy manner.
  • Dutch: boekdelen spreken — to convey information implicitly and non-verbally.
  • French: en dire long — to convey information implicitly and non-verbally.
  • German: eine eindeutige Sprache sprechen — to convey information implicitly and non-verbally.
  • German: Bände sprechen — to convey information implicitly and non-verbally.