Say it all Meaning in English
expression
ˈseɪ/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈɔɫ
SAY it AWL
sˈeɪ/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈɔːl
SAY it AWL
Definition
To express everything necessary, often without needing more explanation. Commonly used when facial expressions, gestures, or brief words make something completely clear.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often about nonverbal communication. Used for looks, gestures, or brief statements that make something obvious without lengthy words. Not used for literal, detailed explanations. Common in 'Her face said it all'.
Spanish: decirlo todo - decirlo todo (emociones)Portuguese (BR): dizer tudo - dizer tudo (sentimentos)Portuguese (PT): dizer tudo - dizer tudo (sentimentos)Chinese (Simplified): 全都说明了 - 一切尽在不言中Chinese (Traditional): 全都說明瞭 - 一切盡在不言中Hindi: सब कुछ कह देनाArabic: قال كل شيء - يعبر عن كل شيءBengali: সব বলে দেয় - সব কিছু স্পষ্ট করে দেয়Russian: всё говорит само за себяJapanese: 全てを物語る - 全てを語っているVietnamese: nói lên tất cảKorean: 모든 것을 다 말해준다Turkish: her şeyi anlatıyor - her şeyi söylüyorUrdu: سب کچھ بیان کر دیناIndonesian: mengungkapkan segalanya - sudah bicara semuanya
Example Sentences
Her smile said it all.
basic
The look on his face said it all after hearing the news.
basic
Sometimes, silence says it all.
basic
You don’t have to explain—your eyes say it all.
natural
When he walked out without a word, that said it all.
natural
Their reaction at the meeting said it all about how they felt.
natural