make a statement

Idioms  

1. Create a certain impression; communicate an idea or mood without using words. For example, The furnishings here make a statement about the company. [Mid-1900s]

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make a statement

Early in the proceedings, Paul ordered Fauci’s lawyer, David Schertler, from the hearing room for trying to make a statement on his client’s behalf.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

Some who expect the Fed to eventually hike agree that Warsh doesn’t need to make a statement by moving now.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

She remembered she and Eliza’s father being proud and nervous when their child decided she would play on the boys’ team to make a statement instead.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

We need to finish top, to set the pace, make a statement and find the level we will need later on.

From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026

“We kept it secret and at first she understood—even said it was romantic and star-crossed. Yeah. Star-crossed. Then one day she said, ‘Let’s make a statement.

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia