talk around
phrasal verb
talked around; talking around; talks around
1
: to avoid talking about (a particular subject) especially because it is difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing
They've been talking around the real issue rather than addressing it directly.
2
: to cause (someone) to accept and support something (such as an idea) after opposing it
She says she doesn't agree with it, but we'll talk her around eventually.
—often + toWe can talk her around to our way of thinking.
Examples of talk around in a Sentence
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There’s a lot of talk around sustainability at IKEA.
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Natalie Stoclet, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Exhibitors’ tempers were strained by a sour first quarter at the box office, and there was an explosion of talk around longer theatrical windows, which for sure will remain an ongoing conversation.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
However, recent talk around the device turned sour when an influencer claimed the device caused her facial paralysis or Bell's palsy.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025
The talk around South Miami-Dade and Kendall neighborhoods has been about the long-gestating Briar Bay Publix across the street from The Falls shopping mall.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2025
Netanyahu’s visit to the White House comes as American, Israeli and Arab negotiators begin talks around a second phase of a ceasefire plan for Gaza, which has so far shown promise of ending the devastating 15-month war.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
Language There’s some condescending language and talk around doing evil.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 29 Jan. 2025
And while most of the talk around the St. Louis Blues has been about a possible trade deadline sell-off, the team has looked rejuvenated since goalie Jordan Binnington and defenseman Colton Parayko returned from the 4 Nations Face-Off with championship medals for Canada.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
The only good way of talking about red may be talking around it.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
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Natalie Stoclet, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Exhibitors’ tempers were strained by a sour first quarter at the box office, and there was an explosion of talk around longer theatrical windows, which for sure will remain an ongoing conversation.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
However, recent talk around the device turned sour when an influencer claimed the device caused her facial paralysis or Bell's palsy.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025
The talk around South Miami-Dade and Kendall neighborhoods has been about the long-gestating Briar Bay Publix across the street from The Falls shopping mall.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2025
Netanyahu’s visit to the White House comes as American, Israeli and Arab negotiators begin talks around a second phase of a ceasefire plan for Gaza, which has so far shown promise of ending the devastating 15-month war.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
Language There’s some condescending language and talk around doing evil.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 29 Jan. 2025
And while most of the talk around the St. Louis Blues has been about a possible trade deadline sell-off, the team has looked rejuvenated since goalie Jordan Binnington and defenseman Colton Parayko returned from the 4 Nations Face-Off with championship medals for Canada.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
The only good way of talking about red may be talking around it.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Talk around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/talk%20around. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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