How to Pronounce "talk a good game"
expression
TAWK-uh-GOOD-GAYM
TAWK-uh-GOOD-GAYM
Definition
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɔk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈɡeɪm
British English
tˈɔːk/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈʊd/ /ɡˈeɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAWK-uh-GOOD-GAYM
UK
TAWK-uh-GOOD-GAYM
Listen in Context
He talks a good game, but he never helps with the work.
She always talks a good game about teamwork, but works alone.
Don't just talk a good game—do something!
Politicians love to talk a good game when elections come around.