English Expression · Intermediate
big talk
Statements which are boastful or exaggerated
Pronunciation: say big talk
Meaning
Statements which are boastful or exaggerated.
Example
Classmates remembered him as brash and jug-eared and full of big talk about his sexual experience.
Classmates remembered him as brash and jug-eared and full of big talk about his sexual experience.
Practice tips
- Practice big talk out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.