“talk the talk”
To say the right things or use the correct language about a subject, but without necessarily having the ability or intention to follow through with action. It is often contrasted with "walk the walk," meaning to back words up with deeds. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "talk the talk" in the video clips below.
Hear how "talk the talk" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: The Vampire Diaries, White Collar, Motiversity, The Diary Of A CEO, Insider and 4 more.
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YouTubeMotiversity204K views · 2025-12-22
BE THAT F*CKING GUY IN 2026 - Powerful Motivational Speech Video
“talk the talk.”
when everyone else just [music] wants to … It's understanding that you are going to
Play at 24:11
YouTubeThe Diary Of A CEO3.1M views · 2023-05-15
The Leading Sex Expert: How To Have Great Sex EVERY Time! (And Fix Bad Sex): Tracey Cox | E247
“Talk The Talk this is interesting”
and at that point you have to have The … because one of my my friends was talking
Play at 33:41
YouTubeInsider1.8M views · 2023-03-21
Crime Experts Rate 24 Cons And Heists In Movies And TV | How Real Is It? | Insider
“talk the talk and”
the informants can walk the walk and … I have never really seen
Play at 20:12
YouTubeTriggernometry2.0M views · 2023-11-05
Douglas Murray: This is About Survival
“talk the talk, they walk the walk.”
approach to free speech. They don't just … Unlike other big tech companies,
Play at 37:02
YouTubeWILD 'TIL 9328K views · 2024-01-09
Pokimane’s Guide to Relationships, Streaming & Girlhood | Wild 'Til 9 Episode 170
“talk the talk either they teamed up with”
best lives painfree Metar doesn't just … the brainy Folks at Baylor College of
Play at 37:48
YouTubeThe Rest Is Politics126K views · 2024-03-01
Reacting to Liz Truss' 'Deep State' Comments & Why are Councils Going Bankrupt?
“talk the talk on it at the moment”
our role as a defense power I think we … without delivering it um and I think we
Play at 10:57
YouTubeLewis Howes126K views · 2023-04-13
The Hard Reality Of Attracting Your Ideal Future | Matthew McConaughey
“talk the talk to myself even”
um where I also didn't walk the walk … um I I started to notice that oh
Play at 3:25
YouTubeLewis Howes897K views · 2022-10-05
How To Use The Law Of Attraction To MANIFEST ANYTHING In 2023 | Dr. Tara Swart Bieber
“so The Talk The tallness is to do with”
um … posture rather than yeah yeah like
Play at 25:58
TV ShowThe Vampire Diaries
The Vampire Diaries — S03E07
“You talk the talk, but I know
you'll do anything for your brother.”
Your motives are deceptively pure. … You won't screw me over
as long as we have the same agenda.
Play at 27:24
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TV ShowWhite Collar
White Collar — S04E01
“YOU TALK THE TALK.
PARTNERS ARE LIKE FAMILY.”
YOU WERE NEAL'S
FATHER'S PARTNER. … THAT'S IT, ISN'T IT?
Play at 21:02
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