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now you're talking

idiom
Meaning

A phrase indicating agreement with a previously stated suggestion to change a course of action.


Examples
SIMPLE

You want to order pizza? Now you're talking!

CONTEXTUAL

I was going to suggest a movie, but if you want to go to the beach instead, now you're talking.

COMPLEX

After hours of debating the budget, the manager finally proposed a generous bonus, and the team lead smiled, saying, now you're talking.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    any time now

    Very soon.

  2. 02

    do the talking

    To convey the message; to communicate an idea or create an impression.

  3. 03

    now and again

    Synonym of occasionally, sometimes, intermittently.

  4. 04

    now and then

    Synonym of occasionally, sometimes, intermittently.

  5. 05

    now for

    Used to introduce something that is to occur or be presented next.

  6. 06

    now or never

    At this sole opportunity or time, or not at all.

  7. 07

    now you mention it

    Used to precede another comment about something just mentioned.

  8. 08

    now you're cooking

    Used to praise someone for adopting a more effective or suitable method or approach, or to signal that progress is being made.

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