Expression Cards
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idiom
talk someone into
Meaning
to persuade someone to do something
Example
He **talked me into** joining the event.
idiom
talk someone into something
Meaning
to persuade someone to do something
Example
He **talked me into** going to the gym with him.
phrasal-verb
talk someone through
Meaning
to explain something step by step so the person feels confident
Example
Coaches **talk players through** calming breaths before big matches.
idiom
talk someone's ear off
Meaning
to talk too much and for a long time
Example
She **talked my ear off** about her new job.
phrasal-verb
talk straight with
Meaning
to speak honestly and directly to someone
Example
I need to **talk straight with** the team about the missed deadline.
idiom
talk the same language
Meaning
to have similar ideas and understanding
Example
We get along because we **talk the same language**.
idiom
talk the talk
Meaning
to speak confidently about something
Example
He can **talk the talk**, but can he walk the walk?
phrasal-verb
talk things over with
Meaning
to discuss a matter thoroughly with someone
Example
I need to **talk things over with** you before we make a decision.
phrasal-verb
talk things through
Meaning
to discuss a problem thoroughly to reach understanding
Example
They decided to **talk things through** before making any decision.
idiom
talk through
Meaning
to discuss something in detail
Example
Let’s **talk through** the plan before the client call.
phrasal-verb
talk through emotions
Meaning
to discuss your feelings in order to understand or manage them
Example
It helps to **talk through** your emotions with someone you trust.
phrasal-verb
talk through feelings
Meaning
to discuss emotions openly to process them better
Example
It helps to **talk through feelings** with someone you trust.
phrasal-verb
talk through with
Meaning
to discuss something step by step with someone
Example
Let's **talk through with** the client before we give our recommendation.
idiom
Talk through your hat
Meaning
To speak nonsense or about something one knows little about.
Example
He was **talking through his hat** about quantum physics.
idiom
talk up
Meaning
to praise or promote something enthusiastically
Example
The host will **talk up** the new menu tonight.
phrasal-verb
talk yourself into
Meaning
to persuade yourself to do something
Example
She finally **talked herself into** applying for the scholarship.
phrasal-verb
talk yourself through
Meaning
to calmly guide yourself with inner talk during anxiety
Example
When your heart races, **talk yourself through** it with reassuring words.
phrasal-verb
talk yourself through anxiety
Meaning
to calmly reason with yourself to reduce anxiety
Example
I **talk myself through anxiety** by reminding myself that everything will pass.
phrasal-verb
tally costs up
Meaning
to add expenses together to get a total
Example
We **tally costs up** every Friday to stay under budget.
idiom
tap into
Meaning
to make use of a resource or ability
Example
The startup hopes to **tap into** a new audience through social media.
phrasal-verb
tap into new markets
Meaning
to start selling in new regions or countries
Example
The company is trying to **tap into new markets** in Asia and Africa.
phrasal-verb
tap into potential
Meaning
to make use of your hidden strengths or abilities
Example
She finally learned how to **tap into potential** and succeed.
phrasal-verb
tap into your potential
Meaning
to use your abilities fully to achieve success
Example
You must **tap into your potential** to unlock greater confidence.
phrasal-verb
target at
Meaning
to aim a product or message toward a specific group
Example
This advertisement is **targeted at** young professionals.