big talk
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of big talk
An Americanism dating back to 1855–60
Example Sentences
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That’s not just big talk on Curacao’s part.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2025
What this means is that our family, like so many others, is having the big talk about senior living.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 24, 2025
Enthralled by Burbage’s big talk, John Brayne sold his house, let his business slide and coughed up the money needed to begin construction amid the ruins of a medieval priory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2025
Mr Nanabawa said: "I need the UK government to come out by themselves, if they've given up all this big talk over in the UK, come out here and help."
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2025
Even after his big talk about my grandfather and all, maybe he decided to take me at my word.
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
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