talk at

British  

verb

1. (intr, preposition) to speak to (a person) in a way that indicates a response is not really wanted

   I wish he'd talk to me rather than at me

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talk at Idioms  

1. Speak to someone without regard for or interest in his or her reaction or response. For example, She had a way of talking at us that was quite unpleasant. [First half of 1800s]

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Example Sentences

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talk at

He’s been viewing Munger’s speeches, including a 2018 talk at the University of Michigan, marveling at his wit and wisdom, colleagues and friends say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

The new results were presented during a scientific talk at the 2026 TeV Particle Astrophysics conference in Japan.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

The rapprochement usually starts out small, maybe with a text message here or there or small talk at a family event.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

Despite Liverpool's dominance, the talk at half-time was of Mohamed Salah's missed penalty.

From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026

“And what—” Aibileen is chuckling, trying to talk at the same time.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

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