Talk a good game In english explanation

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

author Mia Le calendar 2020-10-30 06:10

Meaning of Talk a good game

Talk a good game informal

To say things that make people believe you do or can do something, even though it's not true.

I talked a good game with my mom, but actually I cannot quit my bad eating habit.

Steven talks a good game about studying hard, but he doesn't even do his homework.

Don't let Laura convince you, she just talks a good game.

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Used to say you believe that the truth will be discovered sooner or later

Grammar and Usage of Talk a good game

Verb Forms

  • talks a good game
  • talked a good game
  • talking a good game

The phrase start with a verb, therefore, we should make sure to use the correct 'subject verb agreement'.

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