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that's saying something

Said of something that has an even greater impact or effect than what is readily apparent, considering the context.
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Longbottom, if brains were gold you’d be poorer than Weasley, and that’s saying something.

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Submitted on July 07, 2010

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그게 뭔가를 말하는거야

что-то говорит

bir şey söylüyor

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