Vocabulary

物を言う

to speak (of something)

expression verb

Example sentences

He didn't speak to me at all.

He did not speak at all.

In practice, ability counts for more than effort.

Don't speak with your mouth full.

Money talks.

Experience will tell in this case.

Experience counts in this job.

Do you know, girl, that you're the first secretary I've ever had who stood up to me?