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now we're talking

That is what I wanted to hear; that's a good idea or a good plan, especially compared to previous suggestions. A: "We could just have some sandwiches for dinner." B: "Meh." A: "Or we could try that new Thai place." B: "Oh yeah, now we're talking!" A: "I've reconsidered, and I'm going to come on the road trip with you guys." B: "All right, now we're talking! You better pack, because we're leaving in 15!"
See also: now, talk

now you're talking

That is what I wanted to hear; that's a good idea or a good plan, especially compared to previous suggestions. A: "We could just have some sandwiches for dinner." B: "Meh." A: "Or we could try that new Thai place." B: "Oh yeah, now you're talking!" A: "I've reconsidered—I want to come on the road trip with you guys." B: "All right, now you're talking! You better pack, because we're leaving in 15!"
See also: now, talk
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

now you're talking

Good for you, you're saying the right thing, as in You've decided to enter the contest? Now you're talking! [Mid-1800s]
See also: now, talk
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

ˈnow you’re talking

(spoken) used for showing interest and enthusiasm about something just said, for example a good suggestion: ‘Why don’t we go to Paris for the weekend?’ ‘Now you’re talking!’
See also: now, talk
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • do no good
  • for good measure
  • be as good as new
  • do (one) a/the world of good
  • as good as it gets
  • (one) (has) never had it so good
  • (as) good as new
  • as good as new
  • come up to (one's) expectations
  • expecations
References in classic literature
"I thought you was talkin' to a confederate about gold, and figured maybe you was goin' to rob the bank."
Tom Swift In The Land Of Wonders
They got to talkin' 'bout school, for mother has summer-boarded a lot o' the schoolmarms, an' likes 'em.
Mother was talkin' with her after prayer meetin' the other night.
Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm
"You don't know what you're talkin' about." Sarah paused to laugh in mirthless discordance.
The Valley of the Moon
I'd be glad to ha' ye wi' me to speak to i' th' night, for ye've got a nice way o' talkin'.
Adam Bede
"You know, it's all in the matter of talkin', an' Killeny can't talk.
Michael Brother of Jerry
"Well, den, dey ain't no sense in a cat talkin' like a man.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Him an' her used to go in an' shut th' door an' stay there hours an' hours, readin' and talkin'.
Secret Garden
"I was talkin' 'cross pickets with a boy from Georgie, onct, an' that boy, he ses, 'Your fellers
Red Badge of Courage
"What deh hell is dat talkin'?" cried the companion.
Maggie A Girl of the Streets
One lag intervi w to use it in talkin during a jail visit felt angry.
TAFF CELL; Welsh-speaking lags bamboozle guards
Gilbert O'Sullivan has returned to the touring circuit with a series of rare solo performances and for those who love a tribute band there is Jive Talkin in homage to the Bee Gees.
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Coale, partner at Talkin & Oh LLP in Ellicott City, was elected to the board of trustees for the Maryland Science Center.
Thomas G. Coale / Talkin & Oh
The fastest women's crew was Talkin Tarn's coxless quad in 7.14.4.
Crews have an oarsome day at Heads meet; rowing
It was listed by Amy Williamson of Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty and sold by Daniel Gale's Rosemary Talkin.
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