Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-speak-of
idiom
/tə spiːk əv/
Definition
To mention or refer to something, often implying that it is noteworthy or significant.
Examples
- “There wasn’t much to speak of in terms of the weather; it was just another cloudy day.”
- “Her achievements are certainly something to speak of—it’s inspiring to see how far she has come.”
Meaning
The phrase suggests that there is something of importance worth discussing or recognizing.
Synonyms
- worth mentioning
- noteworthy
- significant
