Talk (someone) down in price
To convince someone to lower the price of something.I was able to talk the man down in price when I was buying the stereo.
Talk oneself out
To talk until one can talk no more.I met my friend at the coffee shop and we talked ourselves out.
The talk of (somewhere)
The subject of conversations somewhere.The new theater production is the talk of the city.
Talk in circles
To talk in a confusing or roundabout manner.Our boss was talking in circles for most of the meeting.
Talk down to (someone)
To use words or ideas that make you seem smarter or better than others.I do not like that woman because she always talks down to the people... Read more →
Talk big
To talk boastfully, to brag.The man is always talking big but nobody believes what he says.
Talk back to (someone)
To answer someone rudely.The woman is very strict and never allows her children to talk back to her.
Take up arms against (someone or something)
To get ready to fight or make war.The citizens of the small country were not willing to take up arms to change their government.
Take up a collection
To gather something together, to collect something.We decided to take up a collection in order to get money to repair the old building.
Take umbrage at (something)
To feel that one has been insulted by something.The man took umbrage at the comments that were directed at him by his supervisor.