talk at

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

Idioms and Phrases

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]

Example Sentences

He was prepared to talk at length about anything from wind power to immigration, including his views on King Charles and the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.

From BBC

An Italian priest gave a talk at the gathering which had brought together people to discuss ways to find, and live in, peace in the restive Great Lakes region.

From BBC

“We could just be in the house all day and say two or three words, didn’t matter. Or we could talk all afternoon or lay in bed and talk at night “

From Los Angeles Times

"They are going to have a meeting in Geneva and we are very much happy that finally they have to come and talk at the table about the issues at hand."

From BBC

In “Ballerina,” you don’t really want anyone to talk at all.

From Los Angeles Times