Meaning of talk a good game | Babel Free

Definitions

To speak emphatically and at length about one's ability, intentions, or achievements, without yet producing any clear evidence or actual results.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Examples

“"It's a difference between action and inaction. Anybody can talk⟳ a good game."”

“For the last⟳ 20 years they have⟳ been talking a good game about what should be done, but they have⟳ not come⟳ up with the solution yet.”

“De Boisséson acknowledges that Beijing is talking a good game, but he cautions that sweet words from the leadership do not always translate⟳ into law.”

“Corporate America has been talking a good game this earnings season, but a closer look⟳ shows the results are not nearly as strong as CEO optimism might lead⟳ investors to believe⟳.”

“Even if Trump isn’t righteously jousting with the judge⟳ and being persecuted by the Soros machine, he can tell⟳ his base⟳ that he is. Even better, he can talk⟳ a good game without doing things that might risk⟳ judicial sanctions.”

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