Talk up In english explanation

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

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-22 11:02

Meaning of Talk up

Talk up phrasal verb informal

To speak in favor or in support of someone or something

If we talk up the event, people will surely come.

He talked up the manager's plan though it's not really that good.

To cause or seek to raise the worth or price of a commodity or investment to rise by discussing it or factors that impact it.

The manager was talking up the price of products by warning of a scarcity.

Other phrases about:

fast talker

Used to describe someone who is good at persuading people to do or believe something

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A ministering angel is a kind-hearted person, providing help, support and comfort for people
throw/put your weight behind something

Use one's influence and power to support someone

call in (one's) chips

1. Said when you decide to use your social influence to have an advantage over other people

2. To make money quickly by selling your personal properties or financial assets

3. To die or pass away

keep the flag flying
To support, promote the positive features or represent a country/ a group/ someone or something, especially when abroad

Grammar and Usage of Talk up

Verb Forms

  • talked up
  • talking up
  • talks up
  • to talk up

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

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