talk up
The idiom 'talk up' is commonly used to describe the act of promoting or praising something or someone to enhance their perceived value or importance.
Definition
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)To speak positively about something or someone to generate interest or support.
Example
- She talked up the new project to get more team members interested.
- The manager talked up the company's achievements during the meeting.
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)To speak in a louder and clearer manner.
Example
- You'll need to talk up if you want everyone in the room to hear you.
- He talked up to ensure his point was understood.
C1Sales and Marketing
(informal, idiomatic)To exaggerate the qualities or benefits of something to make it seem better than it is.
Example
- The salesperson talked up the features of the car to close the deal.
- They talked up the tourist attractions to boost local tourism.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "talk up":
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