talk about
verb1
Colloquial, Idiomatic, Imperative Used to draw attention to the speaker's characterization of someone or something.
- Talk about a loose cannon! Did you hear his TV speech?
- "I should say yes," agreed George. "And talk about speed!" he added. "Wow! One ball he threw soaked me in the ear. I can feel it yet!" and he rubbed the side of his head reflectively.1912, Stratemeyer Syndicate, chapter 1, in Baseball Joe on the School Nine:
2 more examples
- The queen squeezes her eyes shut as she prepares to be incinerated, but the red dragon only roars—a display of both might and mercy. Fixing the queen with a stare that speaks volumes, Rhaenys wheels Meleys around and shoots off into the sky. Talk about a power move.2022 October 16, Jenna Scherer, “An enticing House Of The Dragon crowns Westeros' new ruler”, in AV Club:
- It seems even Kris Jenner has got the pink memo. The momager followed up Kim's post with her own, sharing a throwback pic of herself in a neon pink '80s swimsuit. […] Talk about like mother, like daughter.2023 June 14, Alexandria Dale, “Kim Kardashian relaxes poolside in a bright pink thong bikini”, in Women's Health:
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Colloquial, Idiomatic, Present, Progressive, Usually Used to draw attention to the speaker's approval or affirmation of someone or something.
- - I'm gonna wine you and dine you and give you everything you need. - Yes! Now that's what I'm talking about!
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To say; used before a direct quote or paraphrase.
African-American Vernacular
- Some nigga was saying something / Talking 'bout smoke something / "Hey, man, you remember me from school?" "No, not really" / But he kept smiling like a clown, facial expression looking silly / And he kept asking me, "What kinda car you drive?"1996, Andre Benjamin, Antwan A. Patton, “Elevators (Me & You)”, in ATLiens (CD), performed by Outkast, LaFace Records, →OCLC:
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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see talk, about.
- Derived terms
- talk-about-able, talk about the weather, talmbout, untalkaboutable