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Phrase(s): speak of someone or something
1. to mention or discuss someone or something. • Were we speaking of Judy? I don’t recall. • We were speaking of the new law. 2. [for a type of behavior or action] to reflect a particular quality. • Jeff ’s behavior spoke of a good upbringing. • Her good singing voice speaks of years of training.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs