talk

See: DOUBLE-TALK, PEP TALK, SALES TALK, SWEET TALK.

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double-talk

[double-talk] {n.} 1. Something said that is worded, either on purpose or by accident, so that it may be understood in two or more different ways. * /The politician avoided […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

sales talk

[sales talk] {n.} A speech made to point out all the good reasons why the sale would help someone who might buy the product. * /Mrs. Goldsmith gave the man […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

talk over

[talk over] {v.} 1. To talk together about; try to agree about or decide by talking; discuss. * /Tom talked his plan over with his father before he bought the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

sweet talk

[sweet talk] 1. {n.}, {informal} Too much praise; flattery. * /Sometimes a girl's better judgment is overcome by sweet talk./ 2. {v.}, {informal} To get what you want by great […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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