(idiomatic) Of a futile or unsuccessful attempt at communication due to the ignorance or stubbornness of the other party.

Synonym of now you're talking

Synonym of look who's talking

present participle of talk like a book

(idiomatic, transitive) To talk about (something or someone) to make it seem as good as possible or to draw positive attention to it. / (idiomatic, intransitive) To talk louder.

(colloquial, US, African-American Vernacular, chiefly sarcastic) Used to dismiss another person's argument by indicating that one is not prepared to hear or read anything further from that person. It is often used while simultaneously holding up the hand with the palm facing the speaker.

(chiefly US, idiomatic) To talk or negotiate plainly, frankly, or seriously.

(idiomatic) Idle conversation, typically on innocuous or unimportant subjects, usually engaged in at social gatherings out of politeness.

Sexually arousing speech, usually used to arouse one's partner or oneself. / Any speech which is profane.

To persuade someone by spoken arguments.