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empty talk

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Explanation of "Empty Talk"

Definition: "Empty talk" refers to speech that sounds impressive or important but lacks real meaning, substance, or action. It often involves discussing ideas or making promises without any intention to follow through.

Usage Instructions
  • Part of Speech: Noun
  • Context: Often used in discussions about politics, business, or social situations where people make grand statements but do not take real action.
Example
  • "The politician's speech was full of empty talk; he made many promises but never explained how he would achieve them."
Advanced Usage
  • In professional settings, you might hear someone say, "We need to move beyond empty talk and focus on actionable strategies." This emphasizes the need for practical solutions instead of just words.
Word Variants
  • Empty (adjective): Lacking content or significance.
  • Talk (noun): The act of speaking or conversation.
Different Meanings
  • While "empty talk" specifically refers to meaningless conversation, "talk" can also mean a discussion that has significant content or purpose. For example, "We had a serious talk about our future plans" implies that the conversation was meaningful.
Synonyms
  • Empty rhetoric: Speech that is grand but lacks substance.
  • Hot air: Informal term for meaningless talk.
  • Talk without action: Describes discussions that do not lead to results.
Idioms
  • "Talk is cheap": This means that it is easy to say things, but actions are what truly matter.
  • "All talk and no action": This phrase describes someone who makes many promises but does not act on them.
Phrasal Verbs
  • There aren’t specific phrasal verbs directly related to "empty talk," but you might use "talk about" in a context where it implies discussing ideas without depth, such as "They always talk about change but never do anything about it."
Summary

"Empty talk" is a way to describe conversations or speeches that sound good but don't lead to real results.

Noun
  1. loud and confused and empty talk
    • mere rhetoric

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