"talk the talk" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 只说不做
• 光说不练

Definition

会说漂亮话，经常用来说一个人只会说不会做。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非正式，带有轻微批评意味，经常和“walk the walk”搭配，意指光说不做。不是单纯的“说话”意思。

Examples

He can talk the talk, but let's see if he can do the job.

他会**只说不做**，但我们要看看他能不能做这份工作。

It's easy to talk the talk when things are simple.

事情简单时很容易**光说不练**。

Many people talk the talk, but few take action.

很多人会**只说不做**，但很少有人真正行动。

She really knows how to talk the talk in meetings, but I'm not sure she delivers results.

她在会议上很会**只说不做**，但我不确定她是不是有成绩。

You can talk the talk all day, but unless you actually help, it's just words.

你可以一整天**只会说不做**，但如果不帮忙，这只是空话。

If you want respect, don't just talk the talk—show what you can do.

如果你想赢得尊重，不要只**光说不做**——展示你能做什么。