How to Pronounce "talk shop"
expression
ˈtɔk/ /ˈʃɑp
TAWK-SHOP
tˈɔːk/ /ʃˈɒp
TAWK-SHOP
Definition
To discuss topics related to your work or profession, usually in a social situation where others may not be interested.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɔk/ /ˈʃɑp
British English
tˈɔːk/ /ʃˈɒp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAWK-SHOP
UK
TAWK-SHOP
Listen in Context
Let's not talk shop at dinner tonight.
They always talk shop even on holiday.
Please don't talk shop at the party.
As soon as they met, the engineers started to talk shop.