English Expression · Intermediate
talk shop
A talking shop
Pronunciation: say talk shop
Meaning
A place or situation where people talk incessantly about their work or interests, often to the exclusion of others.
Example
The committee meeting turned into a complete talk shop, with no actual decisions being made.
The committee meeting turned into a complete talk shop, with no actual decisions being made.
Practice tips
- Practice talk shop 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.