Talk big Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɔk/ /ˈbɪɡ
TAWK BIG
tˈɔːk/ /bˈɪɡ
TAWK BIG
Definition
To boast, exaggerate your own abilities, or say impressive things about yourself, usually without being able to back them up.
Usage & Nuances
Informal phrase. Often negative or used disapprovingly. Common with 'but', as in 'He talks big, but can't deliver.' Similar to 'brag', 'boast', or 'talk a good game'. Not usually a compliment.
Spanish: presumir - fanfarronear - hablar con arroganciaPortuguese (BR): falar bonito - se gabar - falar de si mesmo (com arrogância)Portuguese (PT): falar à grande - gabar-se - vangloriar-seChinese (Simplified): 夸口 - 吹牛Chinese (Traditional): 誇口 - 吹牛Hindi: डींग मारना - बड़ी बातें करनाArabic: يتفاخر - يتكلم بتكبرBengali: বড় কথা বলা - বাহাদুরি করাRussian: хвастаться - хвастливо говоритьJapanese: 大口を叩く - 偉そうなことを言うVietnamese: khoe khoang - nói khoácKorean: 허풍떨다 - 큰소리치다Turkish: büyük konuşmak - övünmekUrdu: شیخی مارنا - ڈینگ مارناIndonesian: omong besar - membual
Example Sentences
He likes to talk big about his job.
basic
Don't talk big if you can't do it.
basic
She always talks big about her skills.
basic
He talks big, but when it comes to work, he never shows up.
natural
You can talk big all you want, but actions matter more.
natural
I don't want to talk big, but I think we can win.
natural