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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌtɔk ˈbɪɡ/ · UK /ˌtɔːk ˈbɪɡ/

talk big means: To speak proudly about yourself, often making your abilities or successes seem greater than they are.

verb

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To speak proudly about yourself, often making your abilities or successes seem greater than they are.

  • He talks big but does very little.
  • They talked big about winning every match.
  • Can you deliver, or do you just talk big?

How to use it: talk big about something (He talks big about his business, but it makes little money.)

Similar words: boast, brag

Common phrases: talk big about, talk big again

Questions about talk big

What does talk big mean?

To speak proudly about yourself, often making your abilities or successes seem greater than they are.

What is talk big in other languages?

Türkçe: övünmek · Español: fanfarronear · Français: se vanter · Deutsch: prahlen · Italiano: vantarsi · 日本語: 大口をたたく

How do you pronounce talk big?

In American English /ˌtɔk ˈbɪɡ/; in British English /ˌtɔːk ˈbɪɡ/.

How do you use talk big in a sentence?

He talks big but does very little. They talked big about winning every match.

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