Speak for themselves Meaning in English
expression
ˈspik/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ðəmˈsɛɫvz/, /ðɛmˈsɛɫvz
SPEEK fer them-SELVS
spˈiːk/ /fˈɔː/ /ðɛmsˈɛlvz
SPEEK faw them-SELVS
Definition
If facts, results, or actions speak for themselves, they are so clear that they need no further explanation.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is usually used when evidence, statistics, or achievements need no defense or further comment—what is shown is already convincing. Common in formal and informal situations. Sometimes used to show confidence in results.
Spanish: hablar por sí mismosPortuguese (BR): falar por si própriosPortuguese (PT): falar por si mesmosChinese (Simplified): 本身说明问题Chinese (Traditional): 本身說明問題Hindi: अपने आप बोलते हैंArabic: تتحدث عن نفسهاBengali: নিজেদের জন্য কথা বলে - স্পষ্ট প্রমাণ হয়Russian: говорят сами за себяJapanese: それ自体が証明している - 結果が物語っているVietnamese: tự nói lên tất cảKorean: 스스로 증명하다 - 말이 필요 없다Turkish: kendi adına konuşmak - her şeyi anlatmakUrdu: اپنے آپ بولنا - وضاحت کی ضرورت نہیںIndonesian: berbicara dengan sendirinya
Example Sentences
The numbers speak for themselves.
basic
His results speak for themselves.
basic
These photos speak for themselves.
basic
I don't need to explain. The facts speak for themselves.
natural
Her achievements really speak for themselves, don't they?
natural
The results from last year speak for themselves—we did a great job.
natural