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Meaning of talk the talk | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To make statements that profess commitment, knowledgeability, or intended action (especially when the speaker's actual commitment, knowledge, or further action are in doubt).

idiomatic, informal, intransitive

Equivalents

Español güirigüiriar
Italiano esser bravi a parole
Română una vorbim, alta fumăm

Examples

“When it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, he talks the talk⟳, but it remains to be seen if he walks the walk⟳.”
“Some leaders only talk⟳ the talk⟳ but aren't prepared to take⟳ any risks.”
“Byford talks the talk⟳, and he does it well.”

CEFR level

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

talk through talk through one's ass talk through one's hat talk through one's nose talk to talk to a brick wall

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