talk the talk en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic, informal, intransitive) To make statements that profess commitment, knowledgeability, or intended action (especially when the speaker's actual commitment, knowledge, or further action are in doubt).
Byford talks the talk, and he does it well.
2020 December 2, Andy Byford talks to Paul Clifton, “I enjoy really big challenges...”, in Rail, page 55:Some leaders only talk the talk but aren't prepared to take any risks.
When it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, he talks the talk, but it remains to be seen if he walks the walk.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| talking the talk | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| talks the talk | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| talked the talk | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| talked the talk | Tense=Past | lexicographic |
Relateds
talk a good game · walk the talk · walk the walk · money talks, bullshit walks
Translations (4)
pl mówić przekonująco (Translations) · es güirigüiriar (Translations) · ro una vorbim, alta fumăm (Translations) · it esser bravi a parole (Translations)