talk about

present singular third person talks about · participle present talking about · participle past talked about · past talked about

1. colloquialidiomaticimperativeUsed to draw attention to the speaker's characterization of someone or something.

   Talk about a loose cannon! Did you hear his TV speech?

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   "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

   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

2. colloquialidiomaticpresentprogressiveusuallyUsed 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!

3. African-American VernacularTo say; used before a direct quote or paraphrase.

   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

4. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see talk, about.

   Synonyms: discuss, talk over, bechat, confer, bespeak, betalk, chat, discuss