# talk to

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/talk-to
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

To show the beginnings of a romantic interest in; to flirt with over a period of time in hopes of developing a romantic relationship.

## Examples

- Are you talking to anyone special right now?
- My friend has been talking to a guy from her class for weeks, and they finally went on a date.
- Although they had been talking to each other for months, they both hesitated to define their relationship until the holiday party.

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