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now we’re talkingSynonym of now you’re talking; that’s good news, that’s a good plan or idea; that’s what I wanted to hearRate it:

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on talking termsin agreement or harmony withRate it:

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like talking to a wallOf an attempt at communication: unsuccessful because of the ignorance or stubbornness of the other party.Rate it:

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look who's talkingused when someone receives criticism for something by someone else who is guilty of the same thingRate it:

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now you're talkingA phrase indicating agreement with a previously stated suggestion to change a course of action.Rate it:

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on talking termsUsed other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see on,‎ talking,‎ terms.Rate it:

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on talking termsable to talk with someone, either in general or about the particular topicRate it:

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talking headA pundit who discusses issues of the day, especially one on TV.Rate it:

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that's what I'm talking aboutUsed to express enthusiastic support for the referent of that.Rate it:

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a picture is worth a thousand wordsAlternative form of a picture paints a thousand words.Rate it:

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get the pictureTo understand or comprehend; to interpret correctly.Rate it:

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a picture paints a thousand wordsA visualisation is a better description than a verbal description.Rate it:

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take a picture, it will last longeran ironic statement said after being stared at for a long time.Rate it:

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a/the picture of healthAppearing vibrant, energetic, and free from any signs of illness or ailment; exhibiting physical well-being and robustness.Rate it:

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big pictureThe main film in a double feature.Rate it:

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big pictureThe totality of a situation.Rate it:

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mixed pictureA situation in which both negatives and positives are found.Rate it:

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out of the pictureNot included in the matter being planned or under consideration; not a factor or participant in the present situation.Rate it:

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out of the pictureDead.Rate it:

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out of the pictureNot suiting or attuned to the situation; incongruous.Rate it:

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out of the pictureIn a manner resulting in removal from involvement in a situation.Rate it:

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pen pictureA written description, often biographical.Rate it:

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picture cardking, queen or jackRate it:

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picture perfectAn expression conveying the thought that the result, the outcome of an agenda has been as successful as an ideal portrait, painting or photograph conveying a pleasing perfect image or impression.Rate it:

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picture-perfectPerfect in appearance as with the subjects in paintings or photographs, without the common imperfections of real life.Rate it:

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pretty as a pictureVery pretty, very cuteRate it:

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take a pictureTo photographically capture an image.Rate it:

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beat around the bushTo delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant.Rate it:

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chew the fatTo chat idly or generally waste time talking.Rate it:

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don't be penny wise and pound foolishDon't be careful when it comes to spending small amounts of money, but careless when spending much larger amounts.Don't focus on minutiae and lose sight of the big picture; don't obsess over tiny inconsequential efficiencies while glaring inefficiencies are going on elsewhere.Rate it:

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fine words butter no parsnipsTalking about doing something does not get it done.Rate it:

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get off one's chestto relieve oneself by talking to someoneRate it:

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zip one's lipTo stop talking; to be quiet.Rate it:

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Talk Through Your HatTalking in a non-sense manner; talking about something without knowing about itRate it:

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bang on aboutTo keep talking endlessly about the same subject.Rate it:

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cut the crapto stop talking about irrelevant things.Rate it:

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odd one outA visual puzzle where the guesser has to choose which word/picture/symbol etc. does not fit with the others.Rate it:

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keep quietTo refrain from talking about something; to keep a secret.Rate it:

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pics or it didn't happenUsed to request a picture of a reported event.Rate it:

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run onTo continue talking for a long time.Rate it:

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a day late and a dollar shortCome into the picture minus some necessary fundamental factors or entities.Rate it:

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dicky-birdEndearing term for a small bird, often used when talking with young children.Rate it:

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Soft SoapTo gently or politely urge someone to do something, to persuade someone with sweet-talking or butteringRate it:

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bring owls to athensPerhaps we have not been sufficiently aware that talking about access and its implications in Scandinavia is like bringing owls to Athens. — Herbert Burkert.Rate it:

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amuser le tapis (or, la galerie)To amuse people by talking the time away.Rate it:

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ante oculos vestros (not vobis) res gestas proponitepicture to yourselves the circumstances.Rate it:

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belt upTo stop talking or chattering; shut up.Rate it:

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box-office bombA motion picture that generates relatively low revenue at the box office, especially that which is less than the budget for the motion picture.Rate it:

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c'est comme si je chantaisIt is like talking to the air, preaching in the desert.Rate it:

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c'est le revers de la médailleThat is the dark side of the picture.Rate it:

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