to speak of

phrase

: worthy of mention or notice
—usually used in negative constructions
no progress to speak of

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With few neighbors to speak of, save for a few sheep or cows in nearby fields, there’ll be no arguing over bedrooms—the views from each and every one are bucolic. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 There's no cell signal and no real Wi-Fi to speak of—though guests can request a work-around if truly desperate. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Sep. 2026 This straight-sitcom setup, with little serialization to speak of, seems to be where the show’s natural instincts lie. — Alison Herman, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026 And because there's no exhaust to speak of, the tractor doesn't expose animals or workers to combustion fumes. — New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for to speak of

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“To speak of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20speak%20of. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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