[talk up] {v.} 1. To speak in favor or support of.
Let’s talk upthe game and get a big crowd.
2. To speak plainly or clearly.
Theteacher asked the student to talk up.
Syn.: SPEAK UP. 3. {informal}To say what you want or think; say what someone may not like.
Talkup if you want more pie.
George isn’t afraid to talk up when hedisagrees with the teacher.
Syn.: SPEAK UP. Compare: SPEAK OUT.
Topic my parents.
Топик школьная жизнь.
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Значение идиомы talk up