Do the talking Meaning in English
expression
ˈdu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɔkɪŋ
DOO thuh TAW-king
dʉː/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈɔːkɪŋ
DOO thuh TAW-king
Definition
To speak on behalf of someone, or to be the one who manages or leads a conversation, especially when others are silent or hesitant.
Usage & Nuances
Used in informal and neutral contexts. Common in situations where one person is more comfortable speaking, or when someone is asked to represent a group. Often appears as 'let someone do the talking'. Not about literal talking items; always about people and communication.
Spanish: hablar por (alguien) - encargarse de hablarPortuguese (BR): falar (por alguém) - cuidar da falaPortuguese (PT): falar (por alguém) - tratar da conversaChinese (Simplified): 负责说话 - 替（某人）说话Chinese (Traditional): 負責講話 - 替（某人）說話Hindi: बात करना (किसी की ओर से)Arabic: يتولى الحديث - يتكلم (بالنيابة عن شخص)Bengali: কথা বলা - কথা পরিচালনা করাRussian: говорить - вести разговорJapanese: 話をする - 交渉するVietnamese: nói chuyện - đứng ra nóiKorean: 말하다 - 대신 말하다Turkish: konuşmak - sözü almakUrdu: بات کرنا - گفتگو کرناIndonesian: berbicara - mengurus pembicaraan
Example Sentences
Let Sarah do the talking in the meeting.
basic
I am nervous, so you should do the talking.
basic
Sometimes parents do the talking for their children.
basic
Just relax and let me do the talking.
natural
Whenever there's a tough question, Mark always does the talking.
natural
Don’t worry, I'll do the talking with her parents.
natural