saying it all
Complete and thorough
Saying it all describes something that conveys a complete message without need for elaboration.
A single image, gesture, or statement can be saying it all: The look on her face was saying it all.
Often used when words are unnecessary because circumstances speak for themselves: He didn't have to explain—his empty desk was saying it all.
- telling it like it isSpeaking plain, unfiltered truth
- thoroughnessAttention to every detail
- comprehensivenessState of being complete
- clarityState of being understandable
- totalityComplete aggregate amount
the whole truth · honesty · universality · conciseness · vulnerability · wholeness · expressiveness · candidness · articulation · forthrightness · authenticity · openness · inclusivity · full disclosure · spilling the beans · cards on the table · no holds barred · laying bare
saying it allholding back
Preventing forward movement
saying nothing · glossing over · understating · keeping quiet · biting one's tongue
saying it allbiting one's tongue
Deliberately not speaking up
keeping mum · self-censoring · keeping one's own counsel · holding one's peace
saying it allhinting
Suggesting indirectly
implying · suggesting · insinuating · reading between the lines · alluding