| 词汇 | talk big |
| 释义 | Idiom talk big Theme: BOASTING to brag or boast; to talk in an intimidating manner. (Slang.)John is always talking big, but he hasn't really accomplished a lot in life.She talks big, but she's harmless. Slang talk big Theme: BOASTING in. to brag; to make grandiose statements.She talks big, but can't produce anything.He has some deep need to talk big. He can't do anything. talk bigTo boast or brag about one's own abilities, skills, success, achievements, etc., especially when such bragging runs contrary to reality. He talks big about all the things he's doing to make the country safer, but so far his administration hasn't done squat. She likes to talk big about how great a tennis player she is, but I don't think she's even won a tournament. talk bigto brag; to make grandiose statements. She talks big but can't produce anything. He has some deep need to talk big, but it's just talk—no action. talk bigBrag, boast, as in I don't believe he's ever shot even a duck, but he sure talks big about hunting. This colloquial idiom was first recorded in 1699. talk bigtalk confidently or boastfully. informaltalk ˈbig(disapproving) tell people how good you are or promise many things: The President talks big but he doesn’t do anything.talk big in. to brag; to make grandiose statements. He has some deep need to talk big. He can’t do anything. talk bigInformal To brag. |
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