Meaning of the word "be all talk (and no action)" in English
What does "be all talk (and no action)" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
be all talk (and no action)
US /bi ɔl tɔk (ænd noʊ ˈækʃən)/
UK /bi ɔːl tɔːk (ænd nəʊ ˈækʃən)/
Idiom
to talk a lot about what you are going to do but never do it
Example:
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He promised to help me move, but he's all talk and no action.
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Don't trust him; he's all talk and no action when it comes to getting things done.