all bark and no bite »
Full of big talk but lacking action, power, or substance; pretentious.
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all hat and no cattle »
Full of big talk but lacking action, power, or substance; pretentious.
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all mouth and no trousers »
Superficial, engaging in empty, boastful talk, but not of real substance.
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all mouth and trousers »
Superficial, engaging in empty, boastful talk, but not of real substance.
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all talk and no action »
Speaking, promising, or boasting much, but doing little
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all talk and no cider »
All talk and no results.
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answer back »
To reply impertinently; to talk back.
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bang on about »
To keep talking endlessly about the same subject.
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be on about »
Talk about; mean, intend.
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beat around the bush »
To delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant.
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bend somebody's ear »
To bore; to talk too long.
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big mouth »
The mouth of someone who talks too much, especially by making exaggerated claims or by inappropriately revealing information.
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bring owls to Athens »
Perhaps we have not been sufficiently aware that talking about access and its implications in Scandinavia is like bringing owls to Athens. — Herbert Burkert.
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chew the fat »
To chat idly or generally waste time talking.
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chime in »
To talk; to join in conversation or discussion.
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clam up »
To become silent; to stop talking, to shut up.
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dicky-bird »
Endearing term for a small bird, often used when talking with young children.
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don't go there »
Don't start talking about that.
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double talk »
Lying, especially in a formal political statement.
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double talk »
Speaking in a mixture of real English and English-sounding gibberish, for humorous effect.
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double-tongued »
Saying one thing to one person and something different to another; double talking; deceitful in speech.
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draw out »
To use means to entice or force to be more open or talkative.
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fine words butter no parsnips »
Talking about doing something does not get it done.
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fire away »
To begin to talk or present information quickly.
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flap one's gums »
To speak idly; to talk without effect.
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full of hot air »
Talking a lot, especially without saying anything of value or meaning.
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gift of the gab »
The ability to talk readily, glibly, and convincingly.
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go to sleep »
An expression used to dismiss an extremely foolish statement, or to dismiss somebody that one does not feel like talking to.
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have a word with »
To talk or speak with.
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hold forth »
Talk at great length; expatiate; harangue.
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hot air »
boastful talk
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hot air »
empty talk
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it's not the whistle that pulls the train »
Boasting and loud talk should not be mistaken for the work that produces real achievements; bravado is no proof of action.1956, James Reston, "Washington: It's Not the Whistle that Pulls the Train," New York Times, 1 July, p. E8:
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keep mum »
Do not talk; especially keep silent about something that may be sensitive or secret.
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keep quiet »
To refrain from talking about something; to keep a secret.
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lion »
The arms of the University of the West Indies are Barry wavy of six Argent and Azure an open Book proper bound Gules garnished Or on a Chief of the third a Lion passant guardant Erminois. Crest: A Pelican proper. . See talk page.
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lip service »
Empty talk; words absent of action or intention.
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money talks »
It is easier to accomplish goals using money instead of just talk.
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motor mouth »
One who talks incessantly; a chatty or loquacious person.
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not be able to get a word in edgeways »
To be unable to say a single word because of someone else's talkativeness.
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now you're talking »
A phrase indicating agreement with a previously stated suggestion to change a course of action.
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on about »
Speaking about, talking of.
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pour out »
To talk volubly and deeply. Usually implies telling the truth.
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put a lid on it »
To be quiet; shut up; to stop talking about something or making noise.
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put a sock in it »
To be quiet; to shut one's mouth; to stop talking.
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run around with »
To spend a lot of time with a person or group of people. Often used to talk about a person's group of friends that one does not like much.
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run on »
To continue talking for a long time.
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shoot off at the mouth »
To boast, or brag, or talk too much.
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shoot the breeze »
To chat idly or generally waste time talking.
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shoot the bull »
To chinwag; to talk idly.
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shut one's face »
To stop talking; to be quiet.
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shut one's mouth »
To stop talking; to be quiet.
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slag off »
To talk insultingly to or about someone or something.
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speak up »
To talk more loudly or plainly.
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take apart »
To move someone away from others to be able to talk to, or give them something in private.
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talk a blue streak »
To talk for a long time, at great length, or to the point of tedium.
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talk a mile a minute »
To speak quickly or excessively.
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talk back »
To reply impertinently; to answer in a cheeky manner.
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talk dirty »
To use profane language, especially sexual vulgarities for the purpose of arousal.
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talk down »
To negotiate a lower price.
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talk down »
To speak condescendingly or as though the listener is inferior.
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talk is cheap »
It is easy to make boastful or unrealistic statements which are not supported by actions or evidence.
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talk like an apothecary »
To use hard or gallipot words: from the assumed gravity and affectation of knowledge generally put on by the gentlemen of this profession, who are commonly as superficial in their learning as they are pedantic in their language.
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talk of the devil »
Alternative form of speak of the devil.
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talk of the town »
A subject discussed by many people.
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talk out of turn »
To make a remark or provide information when it is inappropriate or indiscreet to do so, or when one does not have permission or the authority to do so.
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talk out one's ass »
To speak authoritatively on a subject which one actually knows little about; to exaggerate.
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talk over »
To discuss.
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talk over »
To persuade someone; to talk around.
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talk somebody under the table »
With excessive talk or numerous arguments.
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talk someone's ear off »
To talk excessively or far more than is wanted or appreciated.
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talk the talk »
Speak like an expert, claim to be knowledgeable about something.
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talk through one's hat »
To assert something as true or valid; to bluff.
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talk through one's hat »
To speak lacking expertise, authority, or knowledge; to invent or fabricate facts.
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talk turkey »
To talk or negotiate plainly, frankly, or seriously.
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talk up »
In such a way as to make the thing or person sound better than it actually is.
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talk up »
To talk louder.
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talking head »
A pundit who discusses issues of the day, especially one on TV.
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the dogs bark, but the caravan goes on »
Life goes on, even if some will try to stop or talk against progress.
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throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick »
Try the same thing (or similar things) often enough, and, even if the general standard is poor, sometimes one will be successful.2005, Mike Busson (poster on UKScreen forum) Re: Voiceovers!, read at [1] on 02 Nov 06,In terms of places to send your URL or CD's, there's no easy answer. It really is a case of throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick.2005, "forwardone" (administrator posting on the HYIPForum), re: Alertpay phishing email, read at [2] on 02 Nov 06,I also think that sometimes they send out phishing e-mails in the hope that it`ll hit people who do have an account with a particular organization. You know, throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick theory.2006, Rob Manuel, How to be funny, read in Comedy Soup on the BBC website at [3] on 02 Nov 06,Throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick. Be prolific and don't be afraid to make stuff that's rubbish. If you keep trying eventually you'll get there.2006, Rex Pierce, Re: [303rd-Talk] D Day read on 303rd Bomb Group Talk Forum at [4] on 02 Nov 06,Believe the planners worked on the principle of "throw enough mud at the wall, and some of it will stick".If enough (perhaps false or reckless) accusations are made against someone, his reputation will suffer, whether or not this is deserved2006, "money" (poster on eTalk Money), Some thoughts about compact surfing, read at [5] on 02 Nov 06,Word of advice NVUS time to distance yourself from LuukH as quickly as possible and dish some dirt, otherwise well the saying goes - throw enough mud at the wall and some of it will stick.
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walk the talk »
To do what one said one could do, or would do, not just making empty promises. To walk one's talk is to be innocent of hypocrisy.
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wax lyrical »
To talk about something with much interest or excitement.
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wine tosser »
A person who talks a great deal about wine but actually knows very little.
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zip one's lip »
To stop talking; to be quiet.
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