Talking of somebody/something

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phrase

Introduce a new topic into the conversation that is related to what was being discussed.

Talking of holidays, are you going anywhere this year?
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Often appears as...

  • talking of weather
  • talking of sports

Usage tips

Colloquial

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Conversation Transition

Used to smoothly change the subject to something related to the current topic.

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Talking of your new guitar, have you learned any new songs?
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Keep It Natural

Use it when the transition to the new topic feels logical, not forced.

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Talking of movies, did you see the latest award-winning film?
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Avoid Abruptness

Do not use it to abruptly switch topics; ensure a smooth conversational flow.

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Talking of weekend plans, are we still on for the beach trip?
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