to speak of
Idioms-
Worth mentioning; see nothing to speak of; not to mention.
Example Sentences
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Kristina Kausch, a researcher at the German Marshall Fund, said it would be an exaggeration to speak of the end of the alliance.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Over the last fortnight, a dozen people have taken the stand to speak of their family member's or friend's interactions with mental health services.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
In a sense, the film is a biography of a property—alive, indignant, eager to speak of its own spirits.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
It’s very possible the companies that pass the screen have no credit problems to speak of, but the stock market has a tendency to sell first and ask questions later.
From Barron's • Oct. 23, 2025
“I believed I loved him, but I began to doubt that he would be a worthy husband. And then—I cannot bear to speak of this,” she whispers.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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