Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

talk the talk

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.12 in modern English

Syllables: talk the talk
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To make statements that profess commitment, knowledgeability, or intended action (especially when the speaker's actual commitment, knowledge, or further action are in doubt).

Informal; Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

"When it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, he talks the talk, but it remains to be seen if he walks the walk."
"Some leaders only talk the talk but aren't prepared to take any risks."
"Byford talks the talk, and he does it well."

Usage

Inflected Forms

talks the talk (present, singular) talking the talk (participle, present) talked the talk (participle, past) talked the talk (past)

Phrases

walk the talk walk the walk money talks, bullshit walks talk a good game

Frequently Paired Words

walk the talk walk the walk money talks, bullshit walks talk a good game

Questions

What does talk the talk mean?: To make statements that profess commitment, knowledgeability, or intended action (especially when the speaker's actual commitment, knowledge, or further action are in doubt).

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