talk the talk

Language: en

Meaning: (informal,idiomatic,intransitive)To makestatementsthatprofesscommitment,knowledgeability, orintendedaction (especially when the speaker'sactualcommitment, knowledge, or further action are in doubt).When it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, hetalks the talk, but it remains to be seen if he walks the walk.Some leaders onlytalk the talkbut aren't prepared to take any risks.2020December 2, Andy Byford talks to Paul Clifton, “I enjoy really big challenges...”, inRail, page55:Byfordtalks the talk, and he does it well.

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