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talk turkey
To talk about something in a really businesslike way; talk with the aim of getting things done.
Charles said, "Now, let's talk turkey about the bus trip. The fact is, it will cost each student $1.50."
The father always spoke gently to his son, but when the son broke the windshield of the car, the father talked turkey to him.
talk up
To speak in favor or support of.
Let's talk up the game and get a big crowd.
To speak plainly or clearly.
The teacher asked the student to talk up.
To say what you want or think; say what someone may not like.
Talk up if you want more pie.
George isn't afraid to talk up when he disagrees with the teacher.
talking book
A book recorded by voice on phonograph records for blind people.
Billy, who was blind, learned history from a talking book.
talking point
Something good about a person or thing that can be talked about in selling it.
John tried to get Mary to date Bill. One of his talking points was that Bill was captain of the football team.
The streamlined shape of the car was one of its talking points.
tall story
tall tale
A story that is greatly exaggerated or particularly imaginative, such that it is difficult to believe; a tall tale.
My uncle has always been fond of telling tall stories about his time overseas. I used to believe him when I was a kid, but now I've learned to just laugh along.
tamper with
To meddle with (something); handle ignorantly or foolishly.
He tampered with the insides of his watch and ruined it.
To secretly get someone to do or say wrong things, especially by giving him money, or by threatening to hurt him.
A friend of the man being tried in court tampered with a witness.
tan one's hide
To give a beating to; spank hard.
Bob's father tanned his hide for staying out too late.
taper down
To decrease; reduce.
He has tapered down his drinking from three martinis to one beer a day.