now you're talking
Definition of now you're talking
informal
—used to say that someone has said or suggested something that one thinks is good, worth doing, etc. “You don't want hamburgers. Well, how about steak?” “Yeah, now you're talking.”
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: at the present time or moment
: in the time immediately before the present
: in the time immediately to follow : forthwith
: in view of the fact that : since
: the present time or moment
: of or relating to the present time : existing
: excitingly new
: constantly aware of what is new
: to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words
: to convey information or communicate in any way (as with signs or sounds)
: to use speech : speak
: the act or an instance of talking : speech
: a way of speaking : language
: pointless or fruitless discussion : verbiage
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