- talk about
- verb1. to consider or examine in speech or writing (Freq. 40)-
The author talks about the different aspects of this question
-The class discussed Dante's `Inferno'
• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s something
-Somebody ——s somebody
-Something ——s somebody
-Something ——s something
2. discuss or mention (Freq. 10)-They spoke of many things
• Syn: ↑talk of• Verb Frames:-Somebody ——s something
-Something ——s something
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phrasalsee talk of* * *
talk about1◇ The phrase what are you talking about? can be used to show that you are confused, worried, upset, etc., about something that someone has just said.What are you talking about? I did what you told me to do.
2 informal— used to emphasize the size, amount, or extent of somethingTalk about rain! I've never seen it rain like this in my entire life!
Talk about having a bad day. I had the worst day ever!
Talk about short. She's only four feet tall!
• • •Main Entry: ↑talk
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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