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talk turkey

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb talk turkey has 1 sense
  1. talk turkey - discuss frankly, often in a business context
    --1 is one way to
    talk, speak
    Sample sentences:
    Sam and Sue talk turkey
    Sam wants to talk turkey with Sue

Definitions from the Web

Talk Turkey

Description:

"Talk turkey" is an idiomatic expression that refers to having a serious or frank discussion about a particular topic. The phrase is often used when two or more individuals want to negotiate, make a deal, or settle an important matter, usually involving money or business matters.

Possible Parts of Speech:

  • Verb
  • Noun

Possible Senses:

  1. (Verb) - To discuss or negotiate seriously about a specific subject.
  2. (Noun) - A serious or frank conversation about a particular matter.

Examples:

1. Verb:

  1. We need to talk turkey about the terms of the contract before signing.
  2. Instead of beating around the bush, let's talk turkey and settle this matter quickly.

2. Noun:

  1. The management called for a talk turkey with the striking workers to discuss their demands.
  2. They had a productive talk turkey regarding the budget cuts.

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