Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

do the talking

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.25 in modern English

Syllables: do the talk-ing
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To convey the message; to communicate an idea or create an impression.

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see do, the, talking.

Example Sentences

"Averaging 82 sunny degrees year round, fringed with blond beaches and lapped by turquoise shallows, Aruba lets the climate do the talking when it comes to appealing to tourists."
"For the flashy occasion, Fox wore a jaw-dropping black gown by LaQuan Smith. […] She let the dress do most of the talking, eschewing flashy jewelry and instead wearing a single chunky silver ring."

Inflected Forms

does the talking (present, singular) doing the talking (participle, present) did the talking (past) done the talking (participle, past)

Phrases

speak for oneself

Frequently Paired Words

speak for oneself

Questions

What does do the talking mean?: To convey the message; to communicate an idea or create an impression.

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