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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Everyone loves it when journalists talk about themselves!
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
It’s unlikely she’d talk about the cabinet appointment Ronald Reagan dangled in front of her as she worked tirelessly to get him elected, the cabinet appointment she never got.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
"It's more than punch power. That was spirit, that was Latz, that was Sina, that was the families. It hurts to even talk about it. It has been tough," Joshua, 36, said.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Some parents say they have plenty of time to talk about the future.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
But we tried all we could not to talk about the war.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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