now you're talking

Idioms  

1. Good for you, you're saying the right thing, as in You've decided to enter the contest? Now you're talking! [Mid-1800s]

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Example Sentences

“Now, you’re talking about adding one of the most devastating radionuclides known to the human cardiopulmonary system to the chemical burden,” said Dr. Ahmisa Porter Sumchai, the foundation’s medical director and principal investigator.

From Los Angeles Times

That could be a very large effect, because now you’re talking about something that could affect the whole population of unauthorized immigrants and their families, which is in the many, many millions.

From Slate

As we talk about coming from maybe a year and a half or two years from law enforcement reform addressed in Annapolis, now you’re talking about the execution of those bills and the execution of providing services for the citizens and changing the mindsets of citizens and how they view public safety here not only in the county, but throughout the state.

From Washington Post

But you’re talking about a holiday season, flu season, we’re coming out of covid-19, so now you’re talking about what beds are available, what facilities are available to actually take these individuals so that they can get the treatment.

From Washington Post

“I give kudos to Pittsburgh, because they’ve done it. Mike Tomlin has done a tremendous job. Pittsburgh, where the Rooney Rule started, wasn’t afraid. Now you’re talking about New York, another one of these flagship organizations, and they have not done it — ever.”

From Washington Post