talk about
Britishverb
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to discuss
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used informally and often ironically to add emphasis to a statement
all his plays have such ridiculous plots — talk about good drama!
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to have thorough or specialized knowledge
Example Sentences
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“Show you care. Sit at the local hot dog joint or diner, talk to people about bread-and-butter issues they care about. Talk about inflation, talk about health care, talk about clean drinking water.”
From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026
"Talk about icons and superstars of the game, he is tremendous and I am so delighted for him to achieve his 100th cap this weekend."
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
Talk about a dilemma: Take a lower amount now, or hold out for more in a few years and risk having it cut.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 13, 2026
Talk about how the “Blue Moon” script evolved through table reads.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
"My mother, driving a Porsche! Talk about the American dream!"
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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