talk about
phrasal verb
talked about; talking about; talks about
1
: to say words in order to express one's thoughts, feelings, opinions, etc., about (something)
She still talks about your wedding and how perfect it was.
2
: to discuss
We were talking about last night's game.
3
: to discuss the personal lives of (other people) : to gossip
It's rude to talk about people behind their back(s).
4
: to mean
—used in the phrase "What are you/they talking about?" or "What is he/she talking about?" to show that one is confused, worried, upset, etc., about something that someone has just said
Not done well? What are you talking about? I did what you told me to do.
5
informal
—used to emphasize the size, amount, or extent of something
Talk about having a bad day. I had the worst day ever!
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In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter earlier this year, Wood talked about the differences in demeanor and outward appearance between her and her American castmates.
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
However, the families didn't openly talk about the connection until much later.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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—Aja Romano, Vox, 18 Apr. 2025
Thursday, April 17 Worldly topics: Professor Wolfgang Bush of the Salk Institute will talk about developing plants for atmospheric carbon dioxide removal and sustainability during the 10 a.m. Thursday, April 17 World Affairs Council North County Chapter meeting.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
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Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
However, the families didn't openly talk about the connection until much later.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Get our best explainers on everything from money to entertainment to what everyone is talking about online.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 18 Apr. 2025
Thursday, April 17 Worldly topics: Professor Wolfgang Bush of the Salk Institute will talk about developing plants for atmospheric carbon dioxide removal and sustainability during the 10 a.m. Thursday, April 17 World Affairs Council North County Chapter meeting.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for talk about
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“Talk about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20about. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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