talk about

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Phrase

talk about

1. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see talk,‎ about.
2. (idiomatic, colloquial) Used to draw attention to the speaker's characterization of someone or something

   Talk about a loose cannon! Did you hear his TV speech?

   • 1912, Stratemeyer Syndicate, chapter 1, in Baseball Joe on the School Nine:

     "I should say yes," agreed George. "And talk about speed!" he added. "Wow! One ball he threw soaked me in the ear. I can feel it yet!" and he rubbed the side of his head reflectively.

Translations

idiomatic

• Swedish: snacka om

Derived terms

• talk about the weather (“to chit-chat, to shoot the breeze”)