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Meaning of that's saying something | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C1

Definitions

Said of something that has an even greater impact or effect than what is readily apparent, considering the context.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Español que se dice pronto que ya es decir

Examples

“Longbottom, if brains were gold you’d be poorer than Weasley, and that’s saying something.”
“2015, ending theme song of Star vs. the Forces of Evil I think⟳ Earth is a pretty great place⟳. That's saying something, 'cause I've been through outer space.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

that's that that's that on that that's the bunny that's the spirit that's the thing that's the ticket

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