English Expression · Intermediate
talk up
To talk louder
Pronunciation: say talk up
Meaning
To speak favorably about someone or something in order to promote or praise them.
Example
The restaurant had been talked up way too much, that it left me somewhat disappointed.
The restaurant had been talked up way too much, that it left me somewhat disappointed.
Practice tips
- Practice talk up 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.