English Expression · Intermediate
shop talk
Conversation about a particular job or trade that is mainly understood by people in that field
Pronunciation: /ˈʃɒp tɔːk/
Meaning
Conversation about a particular job or trade that is mainly understood by people in that field.
Example
The two engineers filled the journey with shop talk.
The two engineers filled the journey with shop talk.
Practice tips
- Practice shop 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.