talk of

phrasal verb

talked of; talking of; talks of

: to speak or write about (someone or something) : to mention (a subject) in speech or writing

It was the first time she talked of going to law school.

She never talks of her suffering during the war.

In the letter, he talked of feeling ill.

(British) Talking of Jill, where is she?

Examples of talk of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web With the Regency era the talk of the ton, there’s no better time to add a regal air to your own gathering and recreate a Regency-style tea party. —

Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2024 However, buzz around the film (especially talk of surprise cameos) could propel the three-day tally to $190 to $200 million. —

Angelique Jackson, Variety, 26 July 2024 Before there was any talk of closure, the Postal Service changed its trucking schedule and stopped offering overnight shipping, which endangered the health of every man, woman and child who lives in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. —

Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 26 July 2024 The president also talked of his political career, including more than 50 years in the Senate, as vice president and as president. —

Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for talk of

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