Sweet talk In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "sweet talk", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-04-13 11:04

Meaning of Sweet talk

Synonyms:

sweet-talk

Sweet talk phrase informal

noun

A flattery.

Jane hated sweet talk because a colleague cheated on her with it.

Nobody liked Jack because he got the promotion with his sweet talk.

Persuade someone by flattering them.

Every time Peter wants to buy new toys, he tries to sweet talk his granny.

My younger sister sweet-talked me into helping her with the housework.

Other phrases about:

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Primally used in the UK to indicate the typical manner of communication from the high social class

Grammar and Usage of Sweet talk

Verb Forms

  • sweet talked
  • sweet talking
  • sweet talks

The verb "talk" should be conjugated according to its tense.

 

 

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