talk a good game
To speak emphatically and at length about one's ability, intentions, or achievements, without yet producing any clear evidence or actual results.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He talks a good game, but he never actually finishes his work.”
“The new manager talks a good game during meetings, but the team has yet to see any real improvements in our daily operations.”
“While the candidate certainly talked a good game regarding his past successes, his lack of concrete data during the interview left the board feeling skeptical about his true capabilities.”
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a good deal
Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.
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all good
It's all good.
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all talk and no cider
All talk and no results.
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away game
An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.
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back in the game
Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.
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big talk
Statements which are boastful or exaggerated.
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bill of goods
A set of misleading or deceptive claims.
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blame game
A situation in which people attempt to blame others rather than trying to resolve a problem.
Last updated August 10, 2026