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talk big

to brag; to make grandiose statements. She talks big but can't produce anything. He has some deep need to talk big, but it's just talk—no action.

See also: big, talk

talk big

Brag, boast, as in I don't believe he's ever shot even a duck, but he sure talks big about hunting. This colloquial idiom was first recorded in 1699.

See also: big, talk

talk big

in. to brag; to make grandiose statements. He has some deep need to talk big. He can’t do anything.

See also: big, talk

talk big

Informal

To brag.

See also: big, talk