Talk about…

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phrasal verb

To discuss or have a conversation about a specific topic or subject.

Let's talk about the upcoming project.
Visual representation of "talk about…" - To discuss or have a conversation about a specific topic or subject.

Often appears as...

  • talk about things
  • talk about it
phrasal verb

Used to express a high degree of something or an exceptional example of something.

Talk about luck, I just found a five dollar bill!
Visual representation of "talk about…" - Used to express a high degree of something or an exceptional example of something.

Often appears as...

  • talk about luck
  • talk about timing

Usage tips

Approving

Colloquial

phrasal verb

To refer to or mention something.

The book we are talking about is 'Moby Dick'.
Visual representation of "talk about…" - To refer to or mention something.

Often appears as...

  • talking about the past
  • talking about the incident
phrasal verb

Used to suggest a new topic for conversation.

Now, let's talk about your performance in your recent project.
Visual representation of "talk about…" - Used to suggest a new topic for conversation.

Often appears as...

  • talk about recent events
  • talk about performance
phrasal verb

To discuss or have a conversation about a specific topic or subject.

Let's talk about the upcoming project.
Visual representation of "talk about…" - To discuss or have a conversation about a specific topic or subject.

Often appears as...

  • talk about things
  • talk about it
phrasal verb

Used to express a high degree of something or an exceptional example of something.

Talk about luck, I just found a five dollar bill!
Visual representation of "talk about…" - Used to express a high degree of something or an exceptional example of something.

Often appears as...

  • talk about luck
  • talk about timing

Usage tips

Approving

Colloquial

phrasal verb

To refer to or mention something.

The book we are talking about is 'Moby Dick'.
Visual representation of "talk about…" - To refer to or mention something.

Often appears as...

  • talking about the past
  • talking about the incident
phrasal verb

Used to suggest a new topic for conversation.

Now, let's talk about your performance in your recent project.
Visual representation of "talk about…" - Used to suggest a new topic for conversation.

Often appears as...

  • talk about recent events
  • talk about performance
Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "talk about…"
LampPro Tip 1/2

Conversation Focus

Used when emphasizing the main topic within a longer conversation.

Illustration for Conversation Focus
After discussing the weather, let's talk about the science fair.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Shared Knowledge

Both speakers should know about the topic to have a meaningful conversation.

Illustration for Shared Knowledge
Before we talk about quantum physics, have you read the introductory material?
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