释义 |
talk a good game informal Speak fluently or convincingly about something without necessarily matching one’s words with actions: politicians talk a good game but don’t act...- Everyone talks a good game, but some don't practice it the way they should.
- Companies talk a good game when it comes to protecting their clients' personal information, but—when it comes to paying for that security—they're more apt to be "penny-wise and pound-foolish".
- I cannot help but sense that he talks a good game about work, the future, and his principles, but when it comes to putting words into actions, he won't.
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