talk the talk
idiom
: to say that one will do things
Sure, she talks the talk, but can she walk the walk? Will she actually do what she promises?
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Again, kudos to Staley for having the backbone to talk the talk.
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David Whitley, The Tennessean, 9 Apr. 2024
This shift provides a sense of reassurance and security, reminding us to not just talk the talk but also walk the walk.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
Schools talk the talk about limiting screen time and the dangers of social media, says Kate’s dad, Russ Bulkeley.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 5 June 2024
The Board should choose a candidate who will do the work, not just talk the talk.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
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David Whitley, The Tennessean, 9 Apr. 2024
This shift provides a sense of reassurance and security, reminding us to not just talk the talk but also walk the walk.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
Schools talk the talk about limiting screen time and the dangers of social media, says Kate’s dad, Russ Bulkeley.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 5 June 2024
The Board should choose a candidate who will do the work, not just talk the talk.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
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