Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

speak-for-itself

Expression
/spiːk fɔːr ɪtˈsɛlf/
Definition
to be clear and self-explanatory without needing further explanation.
Examples
  • The quality of the product speaks for itself.
  • Her performance was so good that it simply spoke for itself.
  • These results speak for themselves, proving the effectiveness of the program.
Meaning
The phrase ‘speak for itself’ indicates that something is evident or requires no additional interpretation or justification.
Synonyms
  • self-explanatory
  • obvious
  • evident