Talk about !とは 意味・読み方・使い方

動詞

talk about (三人称単数 現在形 talks about, 現在分詞 talking about, 過去形および過去分詞形 talked about)

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see talk,‎ about. (Compare discuss.)
2. (idiomatic, colloquial, imperative) Used to draw attention to the speaker's characterization of someone or something.

   Talk about a loose cannon! Did you hear his TV speech?

   • 1912, Stratemeyer Syndicate, chapter 1, in Baseball Joe on the School Nine:

     "I should say yes," agreed George. "And talk about speed!" he added. "Wow! One ball he threw soaked me in the ear. I can feel it yet!" and he rubbed the side of his head reflectively.

   • 2022 October 16, Jenna Scherer, “An enticing House Of The Dragon crowns Westeros' new ruler”, in AV Club‎^[1]:

     The queen squeezes her eyes shut as she prepares to be incinerated, but the red dragon only roars—a display of both might and mercy. Fixing the queen with a stare that speaks volumes, Rhaenys wheels Meleys around and shoots off into the sky. Talk about a power move.

   • 2023 June 14, Alexandria Dale, “Kim Kardashian relaxes poolside in a bright pink thong bikini”, in Women's Health‎^[2]:

     It seems even Kris Jenner has got the pink memo. The momager followed up Kim's post with her own, sharing a throwback pic of herself in a neon pink '80s swimsuit. […] Talk about like mother, like daughter.

3. (idiomatic, colloquial, usually in the present progressive) Used to draw attention to the speaker's approval or affirmation of someone or something.

   - I'm gonna wine you and dine you and give you everything you need.
   - Yes! Now that's what I'm talking about!

派生語

• talk about the weather (“to chit-chat, to shoot the breeze”)