English Expression · Intermediate
talk down
To negotiate a lower price
Pronunciation: say talk down
Meaning
To negotiate a lower price.
Example
If he offers a very high price, see if you can talk him down before you agree to anything.
If he offers a very high price, see if you can talk him down before you agree to anything.
Practice tips
- Practice talk down 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.