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Meaning of do the talking | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To convey the message; to communicate an idea or create an impression.
idiomatic
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see do, the, talking.

Examples

“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.”

“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.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

do the trick do the washing-up do the work do time do to death do tricks on it