This is the best pizza in town, and that's saying something.
that's saying something
idiomSaid of something that has an even greater impact or effect than what is readily apparent, considering the context.
She has worked with many famous actors, so if she calls this performance impressive, that's saying something.
Given the candidate's history of harsh criticism toward every previous proposal, his sudden praise for this new policy is saying something.
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a little of something goes a long way
Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.
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as I was saying
Used to refer back to one's own previous statement in a discourse.
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chalk something up to experience
To take a lesson from a bad outcome instead of grieving it.
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get something over with
To proceed to do something as soon as possible, especially so as to have something unpleasant behind oneself.
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give someone something to think about
To threaten or provide a challenge to.
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give something a go
To try or attempt.
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give something a miss
To forgo something.
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give something a try
To try or attempt something.