talk out — (something) to discuss a problem in detail. We re trying to encourage these kids to talk out their differences. I can t stand endless arguments, so if you have a problem with me, let s talk it out. Related vocabulary: talked out … New idioms dictionary
talk out — transitive verb 1. : filibuster the arguments by which it has been talked out of existence Stephen Spender 2. : to clarify or settle (as a problem) by oral expression or discussion meet … to discuss knotty problems and talk them out to a point of … Useful english dictionary
talk out — PHRASAL VERB If you talk out something such as a problem, you discuss it thoroughly in order to settle it. [V n P] Talking things out with someone else can be helpful... [V P n (not pron)] Talk out your problems. Do not keep them bottled up. Syn … English dictionary
talk out of turn — To say something indiscreet or tactless ● turn * * * speak/talk/out of turn phrase to say something that you should not say because you have no right to say it or because it upsets someone I hope I’m not speaking out of turn, but I preferred the… … Useful english dictionary
talk out of — verb persuade someone not to do something • Ant: ↑talk into • Hypernyms: ↑dissuade, ↑deter • Verb Frames: Somebody s somebody into V ing something * * * talk out of [phrasal verb] 1 … Useful english dictionary
talk out — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms talk out : present tense I/you/we/they talk out he/she/it talks out present participle talking out past tense talked out past participle talked out talk something out to discuss a problem thoroughly with… … English dictionary
talk out of turn — speak/talk out of turn slightly formal to say something that you should not have said or that you did not have the authority to say. I m sorry if I spoke out of turn, but somebody had to tell him the facts … New idioms dictionary
point out something — point out (something) to show or talk about something so others will notice it. Angela pointed out some spelling errors in my paper. Researchers point out that fish contain a type of fat that is good for you. We didn t notice the spout of a whale … New idioms dictionary
hash out something — hash out (something) to talk about something in order to reach agreement about it. The talks continued on Sunday, with the two sides trying to hash out the details of an agreement … New idioms dictionary
belt out something — belt out (something) to sing loudly and with enthusiasm. After five decades, Brother Ray can still belt out a soulful song. Usage notes: sometimes used to describe enthusiastic talk: Keyes has belted out speeches warning about the need to rebuild … New idioms dictionary