talk turkey

Definitions

To talk or negotiate plainly, frankly, or seriously.

US, idiomatic

Examples

“An Erie car loaded with live⟳ turkeys . . . was delivered to the New-York and New-England Railroad yesterday. . . . This first cargo is symbolical of the fact that they will be able hereafter to "talk⟳ turkey" to all competitors for New-England business.”

“I'm here to talk⟳ turkey. What's your price?”

“This will mean⟳ talking turkey about the timing of steps for each side to take⟳, and verification measures.”

“Is this a good time to talk⟳ turkey? I just need⟳ to go over some quick business.”

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