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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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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 • Aug. 11, 2025

"Right now you're talking about sort of like a red flag that this might be an issue -- but we don't know," Dr. Fauci said.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2021

"A year ago, we didn't have a single player - now you're talking 600-700. There are nearly 50 young girls in the girls' academy, which is fantastic to see."

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2021

"Well, now you're talking about paying women for doing housework and work at home -- being mothers. That's a good idea," she said.

From Fox News • Jul. 8, 2019

You bet," agreed the foreman; "now you're talking!

From Arizona Nights by White, Stewart Edward

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