talk the talk
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talk the talk (third-person singular simple present talks the talk, present participle talking the talk, simple past and past participle talked the talk)
- (idiomatic) To make statements that profess commitment, knowledgeability, or intended action (especially when the speaker's actual commitment, knowledge, or further action are in doubt).
- When it comes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, he talks the talk, but it remains to be seen if he walks the walk.
- Some leaders only talk the talk but aren't prepared to take any risks.
- 2020 December 2, Andy Byford talks to Paul Clifton, “I enjoy really big challenges...”, in Rail, page 55:
- Byford talks the talk, and he does it well.