| talk the talk to say something in a way that appears to be true or real. For a woman whose criminal-law practice is only 11 months old, she sure can talk the talk. Usage notes: sometimes used in the full form talk the talk and walk the walk - to say something that appears to be real or true and show it is real or true through your actions: Most of these guys say they have religious beliefs, but only a few of them can talk the talk and walk the walk. Related vocabulary: walk the walk |