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The picture says it all vs Picture says it all

Both phrases are correct; however, they're used in slightly different contexts. "The picture says it all" is more commonly used and emphasizes a specific picture that conveys a message clearly. On the other hand, "Picture says it all" is a more casual, informal way of expressing that a picture conveys the intended message without the need for further explanation.
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The picture says it all

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize that a specific picture conveys a message clearly without the need for further explanation.

This phrase is used to highlight the fact that a particular picture provides all the necessary information or conveys a message effectively.

Examples:

  • Look at this photo of the sunset. The picture says it all.
  • I don't need to explain further. The picture says it all.
  • The image of the crying child speaks volumes. The picture says it all.
  • In this case, the picture says it all. No words are needed.
  • The photograph of the disaster captures the devastation perfectly. The picture says it all.
  • The picture says it all. 3rd grade. Kindergarten. Celsius at 8am. We're baaaaack.
  • Mar 6, 2021 ... The picture says it all... r/noita - Bruh Cause OF death: 'Fire' You are dead -.
  • Mar 19, 2019 ... The picture says it all... AHI ... No photo description available. ... Lauren, I'm typing this here too, in the HOPES you see this. Please please ...
  • Aug 31, 2023 ... macklemore on August 31, 2023: "The picture says it all. 3rd grade. Kindergarten. Celsius at 8am. We're baaaaack ".
  • Jul 1, 2016 ... Explore · Quotes. The picture says it all. Growing Apart, Lion Of Judah, The Picture,. More like this. mirakouche · Mira. 32 followers ...
  • Aug 18, 2024 ... 1884 likes, 26 comments - alsyougone on August 18, 2024: "The picture says it all. #standuptocancer".
  • Jul 17, 2021 ... 594 likes, 2 comments - tamwinson on July 17, 2021: "The picture says it all #happybirthdaydorin".
  • May 13, 2023 - Explore Sonee Reilly's board "The picture says it all", followed by 336 people on Pinterest. See more ideas about in this moment, ...
  • Jul 29, 2022 ... 54K likes, 2067 comments - madison_rose11 on July 29, 2022: "The picture says it all! . The Brush family is growing by one early February.

Alternatives:

  • The image speaks for itself.
  • The photo tells the whole story.
  • The picture paints a thousand words.
  • The visual conveys the message clearly.
  • The photograph encapsulates everything.

Picture says it all

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English. It is a more casual and informal way of expressing that a picture conveys the intended message without the need for further explanation.

This phrase is used informally to convey that a picture provides all the necessary information or conveys a message effectively.

Examples:

  • No need to elaborate. Picture says it all.
  • The painting is so powerful. Picture says it all.
  • Picture says it all. Nothing more to add.
  • Look at this drawing. Picture says it all.
  • The illustration is self-explanatory. Picture says it all.
  • Jun 19, 2021 ... Join. Options. Report. Picture says it all. Meme. r/castlevania - a person sitting at a table. Upvote
  • May 1, 2017 ... Synonym for Picture says it all The first one is gramatically correct. The second is only correct as "The pictures say it all".
  • Mar 6, 2021 ... The picture says it all... r/noita - Bruh Cause OF death: 'Fire' You are dead -.
  • The picture says it all. 3rd grade. Kindergarten. Celsius at 8am. We're baaaaack.
  • Aug 31, 2023 ... macklemore on August 31, 2023: "The picture says it all. 3rd grade. Kindergarten. Celsius at 8am. We're baaaaack ".
  • Mar 19, 2019 ... The picture says it all... AHI ... No photo description available. ... Lauren, I'm typing this here too, in the HOPES you see this. Please please ...
  • Aug 18, 2024 ... 1884 likes, 26 comments - alsyougone on August 18, 2024: "The picture says it all. #standuptocancer".
  • Mar 21, 2024 ... A PICTURE SAYS IT ALL, USTA. By Javier Palenque · Javier Palenque · GROWING THE GAME.
  • May 13, 2023 - Explore Sonee Reilly's board "The picture says it all", followed by 336 people on Pinterest. See more ideas about in this moment, ...

Alternatives:

  • The image speaks for itself.
  • The photo tells the whole story.
  • The picture paints a thousand words.
  • The visual conveys the message clearly.
  • The photograph encapsulates everything.

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