talk the talk
idiom
: to say that one will do things
Sure, she talks the talk, but can she walk the walk? Will she actually do what she promises?
Examples of talk the talk in a Sentence
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This shift provides a sense of reassurance and security, reminding us to not just talk the talk but also walk the walk.
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Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
Schools talk the talk about limiting screen time and the dangers of social media, says Kate’s dad, Russ Bulkeley.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 5 June 2024
The Board should choose a candidate who will do the work, not just talk the talk.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
Unfortunately, Schwalb’s office doesn’t just talk the talk.
—The Editors, National Review, 2 Feb. 2024
Employees who prioritize mental health can sniff out companies who simply talk the talk but don’t make any organizational change to support the initiatives.
—Jane Hanson, Forbes, 5 May 2023
Showcase The Diversity Of Your C-Suite Walk the walk; don’t simply talk the talk.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 May 2023
Leaders truly need to walk the walk and talk the talk.
—Dr. Nika White, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2022
Employees who prioritize mental health can sniff out companies who simply talk the talk but don’t make any organizational change to support the initiatives.
—Jane Hanson, Forbes, 5 May 2023
Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
Schools talk the talk about limiting screen time and the dangers of social media, says Kate’s dad, Russ Bulkeley.
—Jocelyn Gecker, Fortune, 5 June 2024
The Board should choose a candidate who will do the work, not just talk the talk.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
Unfortunately, Schwalb’s office doesn’t just talk the talk.
—The Editors, National Review, 2 Feb. 2024
Employees who prioritize mental health can sniff out companies who simply talk the talk but don’t make any organizational change to support the initiatives.
—Jane Hanson, Forbes, 5 May 2023
Showcase The Diversity Of Your C-Suite Walk the walk; don’t simply talk the talk.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 May 2023
Leaders truly need to walk the walk and talk the talk.
—Dr. Nika White, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2022
Employees who prioritize mental health can sniff out companies who simply talk the talk but don’t make any organizational change to support the initiatives.
—Jane Hanson, Forbes, 5 May 2023
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