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idiom
talk around something
discutir algo sin abordarlo directamente
Meaning
to discuss something without addressing it directly
Example
She kept **talking around** the topic instead of answering the question directly.
idiom
talk at cross purposes
malinterpretarse mutuamente cuando se habla de cosas diferentes
Meaning
to misunderstand each other when talking about different things
Example
I think we’re **talking at cross purposes**—I meant next week, not this one.
phrasal-verb
talk back
responder groseramente; discutir con autoridad
Meaning
to reply rudely; to argue with authority
Example
Don’t **talk back** to your teacher like that!
idiom
talk behind someone's back
hablar mal de alguien cuando no está presente
Meaning
to say bad things about someone when they are not present
Example
I don’t like people who **talk behind my back**.
phrasal-verb
talk down
hablar de manera que muestre que piensas que alguien es menos inteligente
Meaning
to speak in a way that shows you think someone is less intelligent
Example
Don’t **talk down** to your colleagues; it’s disrespectful.
phrasal-verb
talk down to
hablar a alguien como si fuera menos inteligente o inferior
Meaning
to speak to someone as if they are less intelligent or inferior
Example
He always **talks down to** his employees.
idiom
talk down to someone
hablarle a alguien como si fuera menos inteligente
Meaning
to speak to someone as if they are less intelligent
Example
He always **talks down to** his coworkers, which is rude.
phrasal-verb
talk down worries
reducir pensamientos ansiosos hablando tranquilamente
Meaning
to reduce anxious thoughts by speaking calmly
Example
We **talk down worries** together when a decision feels risky.
idiom
talk in circles
discutir algo sin llegar a una conclusión
Meaning
to discuss something without reaching a conclusion
Example
We **talked in circles** for hours but didn’t solve anything.
phrasal-verb
talk into
persuadir a alguien para hacer algo
Meaning
to persuade someone to do something
Example
She **talked me into** joining the dance class.
phrasal-verb
talk it out
discutir problemas para aliviar el estrés
Meaning
to discuss problems to relieve stress
Example
If you’re feeling tense, it helps to **talk it out** with a friend.
phrasal-verb
talk it over
discutir algo para resolver un problema o malentendido
Meaning
to discuss something to solve a problem or misunderstanding
Example
Let’s **talk it over** and clear things up.
phrasal-verb
talk it through
hablar sobre tus preocupaciones o sentimientos con alguien para encontrar alivio
Meaning
to discuss your worries or feelings with someone to find relief
Example
It often helps to **talk it through** with someone who listens without judging.
idiom
talk nineteen to the dozen
hablar muy rápido y sin parar
Meaning
to talk very quickly and without stopping
Example
Once she starts, she **talks nineteen to the dozen**.
phrasal-verb
talk on
continuar hablando durante mucho tiempo, a menudo innecesariamente
Meaning
to continue talking for a long time, often unnecessarily
Example
She **talked on** for hours about her vacation.
idiom
talk out
discutir algo hasta que se tome una decisión
Meaning
to discuss something until a decision is reached
Example
Let’s **talk out** the disagreement today.
phrasal-verb
talk out of
persuadir a alguien a no hacer algo
Meaning
to persuade someone not to do something
Example
I tried to **talk him out of** quitting his job.
idiom
talk over
discutir algo a fondo
Meaning
to discuss something thoroughly
Example
Let’s **talk over** the proposal before we send it.
phrasal-verb
talk over calmly
discutir un tema de manera relajada sin ira
Meaning
to discuss an issue in a relaxed way without anger
Example
They sat down to **talk over calmly** what had gone wrong.
phrasal-verb
talk over drinks
tener una conversación mientras bebes juntos
Meaning
to have a conversation while drinking together
Example
They **talked over drinks** about old memories.
phrasal-verb
talk over someone
hablar más alto que otra persona para que no se le pueda escuchar
Meaning
to speak louder than another person so they cannot be heard
Example
Stop **talking over** others; it's hard to understand anyone.
idiom
talk over someone's head
hablar de una manera que alguien no pueda entender
Meaning
to speak in a way that someone cannot understand
Example
The professor was **talking over our heads** during the lecture.
phrasal-verb
talk past
no entenderse mutuamente durante una discusión
Meaning
to fail to understand each other during a discussion
Example
We kept **talking past** each other instead of solving the issue.
idiom
talk shop
hablar sobre el trabajo o negocios durante el tiempo libre
Meaning
to talk about work or business during leisure time
Example
Even at dinner, they started to **talk shop**.