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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One of those intangible qualities that everyone talks about but few clearly define is work ethic.
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Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
And when we were done talking about that, I was spun out, he was spun out.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
But then Israel declined to open negotiations for the second phase, after Trump took office and began talking about expelling 2 million Palestinians in Gaza.
—TIME, 23 Mar. 2025
On Her Harrowing Scenes At Ellis Island & What More To Expect From Her Journey To Montana
Here, the actress talks about finding inspiration for the role and whether Teonna Rainwater (Aminah Nieves) will rue the day when Mamie finds her.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
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Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
And when we were done talking about that, I was spun out, he was spun out.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
But then Israel declined to open negotiations for the second phase, after Trump took office and began talking about expelling 2 million Palestinians in Gaza.
—TIME, 23 Mar. 2025
On Her Harrowing Scenes At Ellis Island & What More To Expect From Her Journey To Montana
Here, the actress talks about finding inspiration for the role and whether Teonna Rainwater (Aminah Nieves) will rue the day when Mamie finds her.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Talk about.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20about. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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