talk a good game
Definition of talk a good game
informal
: to say things that make people believe that one can do something or that something is true about oneself even though it is not true They talk a good game, but they're not really ready for the championship. She talks a good game about protecting the environment, but she doesn't even recycle.
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Word by Word Definitions
: 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
: of a favorable character or tendency
: bountiful, fertile
: handsome, attractive
: something that is good
: something conforming to the moral order of the universe
: praiseworthy character : goodness
: well
: used as an intensive
: activity engaged in for diversion or amusement : play
: the equipment for a game
: often derisive or mocking jesting : fun, sport
: to play for a stake
: to lose or squander by gambling
: to take dishonest advantage of : cheat
: having or showing a resolute unyielding spirit
: willing or ready to proceed
: of or relating to game
: lame
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