talk about
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle about
Meanings
Discuss a particular subject
Why “about”? The mind stays with one subject. That subject is the focus of words or thoughts.
“We talked about the weather.”
“The neighbours talked about the school trip.”
Don't confuse with
Talk about means discuss a particular subject. Talk round means convince someone through conversation.
Talk about means discuss a particular subject. Talk out means discuss a problem fully until it is settled.
Talk about means discuss a particular subject. Talk over means discuss something thoroughly to reach an agreement.
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“We talked about the weather.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
talk around
A contrast learners often mix up
Discuss without addressing directly
talk out
A contrast learners often mix up
Discuss a problem fully until it is settled
talk over
A contrast learners often mix up
Discuss something thoroughly to reach an agreement; Speak loudly while another person is speaking
talk round
A contrast learners often mix up
Convince someone through conversation
agonise about
Same about pattern: topic
Worry intensely and at length over a decision
argue about
Same about pattern: topic
Disagree verbally concerning a topic
ask about
Same about pattern: topic
Make enquiries concerning something
boast about
Same about pattern: topic
Speak with excessive pride concerning something
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