cry from the rooftops
Broadcast to everyone
To cry from the rooftops is to announce something publicly and emphatically, holding nothing back: She wanted to cry from the rooftops that they were engaged.
The image is of someone climbing to the highest point to broadcast news so everyone can hear.
Often used for feelings or information that social convention might otherwise keep private: He's not the type to cry his achievements from the rooftops.
- assertDeclare confidently true
- announceState something officially
- loud and clearAudible and unambiguous
- public announcementOfficial communication to all
- proclaimDeclare officially and openly
shout it out · publicize · go public · expression · declare · disseminate · word of mouth · promulgate · herald · publish · shouts · trumpet · voices · broadcast · spread the word · spread · vantage point · conviction
cry from the rooftopswhisper
Speech without full voice
keep quiet · keep mum · say nothing · murmur · hush up
cry from the rooftopskeep secret
Not reveal information
keep to oneself · hide · conceal · suppress · cover up
cry from the rooftopsbottle up
Suppress emotions internally
hold back · play it cool · suffer in silence · keep a stiff upper lip · internalize