How to Pronounce "all talk"
expression
ˈɔɫ/ /ˈtɔk
AWL TAWK
ˈɔːl/ /tˈɔːk
AWL TAWK
Definition
A phrase describing someone who talks a lot about doing things but never actually does them; someone who makes promises or claims but does not take action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɔɫ/ /ˈtɔk
British English
ˈɔːl/ /tˈɔːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWL TAWK
UK
AWL TAWK
Listen in Context
He's all talk and never helps out.
She promised to clean, but it was all talk.
Don't be all talk; do something!
He always brags about exercising, but honestly, he's all talk.