That's saying Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈðæts/ /ˈseɪɪŋ

THATS SAY-ing

UK

ðæts/ /sˈeɪɪŋ

thats SAY-ing

Definition

Used to emphasize how remarkable, unusual, or surprising something is. Often appears as part of phrases like 'that's saying something' to highlight an achievement or difference.

Usage & Nuances

This is often used in the phrase 'that's saying something,' especially when comparing to a high standard or when something is more impressive than expected. The 'something' part may be omitted in casual speech. Informal, conversational expression.

• Spanish: eso es decir - pero eso es mucho decir
• Portuguese (BR): isso é dizer - mas isso já é muito
• Portuguese (PT): isso é dizer - mas isso já é muito
• Chinese (Simplified): 这就说明了 - 这就意味着（强调）
• Chinese (Traditional): 這就說明瞭 - 這就意味著（強調）
• Hindi: यह कहना है - लेकिन यह बहुत बड़ी बात है
• Arabic: هذا يعني - لكن هذا كثير القول
• Bengali: এটাই অনেক কিছু বলে - এটা অনেক কিছু (বলছে)
• Russian: это многое говорит - это уже кое-что
• Japanese: それはすごいことだ - それは大したものだ
• Vietnamese: điều đó thật đáng kể - nói lên nhiều điều
• Korean: 그것만 해도 대단하다 - 그것만으로도 의미가 있다
• Turkish: bu çok şey demek - bu önemli bir şey
• Urdu: یہ بہت بڑی بات ہے - یہ کچھ کہنے والی بات ہے
• Indonesian: itu sudah luar biasa - itu sudah mengatakan banyak

Example Sentences

He finished the marathon in under three hours — that's saying a lot.

basic

She says this is the best pizza she’s ever had, and that's saying something.

basic

It was the hottest day all year — that's saying something for this city.

basic

He ate five burgers in ten minutes; that's saying something even for him.

natural

My phone battery lasted two full days — that's saying a lot these days.

natural

If Tom says it was tough, that's saying something because he never complains.

natural