Talk turkey

verb

To speak frankly or get straight to the point on a particular topic, often about serious matters.

Tonight, we need to talk turkey about your grades and studying habits.
Visual representation of "talk turkey" - To speak frankly or get straight to the point on a particular topic, often about serious matters.

Often appears as...

  • let's talk turkey
  • need to talk turkey

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

verb

To speak frankly or get straight to the point on a particular topic, often about serious matters.

Tonight, we need to talk turkey about your grades and studying habits.
Visual representation of "talk turkey" - To speak frankly or get straight to the point on a particular topic, often about serious matters.

Often appears as...

  • let's talk turkey
  • need to talk turkey

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "talk turkey"
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Serious Matters

Used when discussing important issues that require attention or need a decision.

Illustration for Serious Matters
We need to talk turkey about this job offer soon.
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No Small Talk

The phrase implies skipping unnecessary or polite conversation to address something significant.

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Let's skip the chatter and talk turkey about the budget cuts.
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Straightforward Approach

It suggests speaking openly and directly, without avoiding hard topics.

Illustration for Straightforward Approach
When discussing salary, it's better to talk turkey and express your expectations.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Serious Matters

Used when discussing important issues that require attention or need a decision.

Illustration for Serious Matters
We need to talk turkey about this job offer soon.
LampPro Tip 2/3

No Small Talk

The phrase implies skipping unnecessary or polite conversation to address something significant.

Illustration for No Small Talk
Let's skip the chatter and talk turkey about the budget cuts.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Straightforward Approach

It suggests speaking openly and directly, without avoiding hard topics.

Illustration for Straightforward Approach
When discussing salary, it's better to talk turkey and express your expectations.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Serious Matters

Used when discussing important issues that require attention or need a decision.

Illustration for Serious Matters
We need to talk turkey about this job offer soon.
LampPro Tip 2/3

No Small Talk

The phrase implies skipping unnecessary or polite conversation to address something significant.

Illustration for No Small Talk
Let's skip the chatter and talk turkey about the budget cuts.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Straightforward Approach

It suggests speaking openly and directly, without avoiding hard topics.

Illustration for Straightforward Approach
When discussing salary, it's better to talk turkey and express your expectations.
Visual representation of the word "Talk turkey"

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