Talk a good game Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To confidently talk about something or make it sound like you are very skilled or will achieve something, but not actually take the necessary actions or have the abilities to back up your words.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Often implies someone is all talk, not action. Usually informal and mildly critical—use about people who boast or make promises but don't follow through. Common: 'He talks a good game, but...'.
جمل نموذجية
He talks a good game, but he never helps with the work.
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She always talks a good game about teamwork, but works alone.
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Don't just talk a good game—do something!
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Politicians love to talk a good game when elections come around.
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You really talk a good game about saving money, but I haven't seen you do it yet.
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He can talk a good game in meetings, but when it's time to deliver, he disappears.
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