do the talking

do the talking (third-person singular simple present does the talking, present participle doing the talking, simple past did the talking, past participle done the talking)

1. (idiomatic) To convey the message; to communicate an idea or create an impression.
   • 2013 November 6, Elaine Glusac, “36 Hours in Aruba”, in The New York Times‎:

     Averaging 82 sunny degrees year round, fringed with blond beaches and lapped by turquoise shallows, Aruba lets the climate do the talking when it comes to appealing to tourists.

   • 2023 May 19, Chelsey Sanchez, “Megan Fox Makes Her Red-Carpet Comeback in a Body-Sculpting Sheer Gown”, in Harper's Bazaar‎:

     For the flashy occasion, Fox wore a jaw-dropping black gown by LaQuan Smith. […] She let the dress do most of the talking, eschewing flashy jewelry and instead wearing a single chunky silver ring.

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see do,‎ the,‎ talking.

• speak for oneself