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talk a good game

idiom

To speak emphatically and at length about one's ability, intentions, or achievements, without yet producing any clear evidence or actual results.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    a good deal

    Very much; to a great extent; a lot; lots.

  2. 02

    all good

    It's all good.

  3. 03

    all talk and no cider

    All talk and no results.

  4. 04

    away game

    An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.

  5. 05

    back in the game

    Having recovered from a disadvantageous position.

  6. 06

    big talk

    Statements which are boastful or exaggerated.

  7. 07

    blame game

    A situation in which people attempt to blame others rather than trying to resolve a problem.

  8. 08

    but good

    To a high degree; very thoroughly; in a most definite manner.

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